Category: Blog

In this blog, we do just that for those who are not yet familiar with this issue - we list the key causes of food waste in the EU and beyond. And, as a bonus, we explain why addressing food wasting is essential for building a more sustainable and resilient food system.

Dr. O’Hara reflects on his career path, current research, and developments in the field. He also shares insights into how people can use these technologies responsibly to support healthier eating habits and long-term well-being.

Think about the food that ends up in the bin, leftovers after a meal, forgotten items in the fridge, or half-eaten plates at restaurants. When we stop and consider how often this happens, it’s easy to see why food waste has become one of Europe’s biggest environmental challenges. In this blog, we highlight the most important statistics on food waste across Europe and explore the main causes behind it.

It’s been six months since the WiseFood project began, and we’re already seeing great progress. Since January, our team has been working together to create three easy-to-use, AI-powered tools that help people make healthier food choices. In our first newsletter, we highlighted some of the key achievements so far. If you missed it, here is a quick recap.

On 18 July 2025 at 1 PM CET, the STELAR and WiseFood projects co-hosted the webinar Empowering Agrifood Applications with LLM‑based Dataset Search and Integration, moderated by Foodscale Hub.

Individuals now have new ways to understand their nutritional needs, monitor their food intake, and make more informed choices. This shift reflects a broader move toward accessible, data-driven approaches to managing health. In this article, find out how technology is transforming our eating habits.

On Thursday, 18 July at 13:00 CET, the STELAR and WiseFood Horizon Europe projects will co-host a webinar presenting innovative uses of Large Language Models (LLMs) to support data discovery, personalisation, and integration in the agrifood sector.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming our world, touching nearly every aspect of our lives and making many things easier than ever before. That’s why World AI Appreciation Day was created - to celebrate innovation and welcome the smart era we live in. In this article, we will explore what this day means and why WiseFood proudly celebrates AI Appreciation Day.

Chronic diseases such as heart disease, certain types of cancer, and diabetes are among the leading causes of death worldwide. Unfortunately, the number of people affected by these conditions continues to rise each year. What many don’t realise is that the development of these diseases is often closely linked to poor nutrition.

Konstantinos Andrikos, R&D Engineer and part of the WiseFood consortium, is responsible for the architecture, implementation, integration, and maintenance of the WiseFood platform. He brings valuable experience from Infili Technologies SA, where distributed AI, big data analytics, and robust software solutions are part of daily work.

Malnutrition refers to an imbalance between the nutrients the body needs to function and the nutrients it actually receives. In this article, we look at what causes it, how it affects us, and what can be done to tackle it.

Some of the most prominent causes of poor health, such as heart and metabolic disease, are linked to eating too little of the food our bodies need.