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FOODGUARD at the Food System Microbiomes Conference!
The FOODGUARD Project had a strong and inspiring presence at the recent Food System Microbiomes Conference , where our teams showcased cutting-edge research in food microbial ecology and engaged with leading experts across the field. Research Spotlights Ifremer: Biopreservation Strategies & Microbial Dynamics of Gilthead Seabream Ifremer presented innovative results on biopreservation approaches and the microbial behavior of Gilthead seabream . Poster & flash talk delivered
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FOODGUARD at the 12th Meeting of the Agrifood sector
Empowering AgriFood Innovation through European Collaboration Dr. Chrysoula Tassou, Research Director at ELGO-DIMITRA, presented FOODGUARD and its innovative solutions for minimising foodloss and waste at the 12th Meeting of the Agri-Food Sector Group, held in Athens (November 5–7), coordinated by Enterprise Europe Network Hellas. Over three inspiring days filled with discussions and exchanges on the future of Europe’s agrifood sector, participants from across the value chain
Nov 26


FOODGUARD reaches international audiences at leading Chinese Universities
FOODGUARD Project Goes Global Our project has expanded beyond the borders of the European Union, reaching new international audiences. Recently, FOODGUARD was presented to PhD students and academic staff at both the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology and Nanjing University . During these visits, Prof. George-John Nychas delivered inspiring seminars titled: “Next Generation Food and Safety Assessment: From Conventional Control & Classical Predictive Modeling t
Oct 16


FOODGUARD at MICROBES 2025: Sabrina Macé Presents FOODGUARD results in Bordeaux, France
Sabrina MACÉ | Researcher | PhD | Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer, Paris | Ifremer On September 24, 2025, Sabrina Mace from IFREMER (French Institute for Ocean Science) presented FOODGUARD project results at the Microbes 2025 – SFM Congress in Bordeaux, France . Her oral presentation, titled “Evaluation of a microbiome engineering approach using lactic acid bacteria as bioprotective cultures to extend the shelf life of Gilthead Seabream (Sparu
Oct 14


September Highlights
FOODGUARD had a busy and inspiring month, taking part in several key scientific and public engagement events across Greece. 1–3 September 2025 | Athens FOODGUARD co-organised a joint session with a network of EU projects during the 13th International Conference on Predictive Microbiology in Food (ICPMF13) , where the team also delivered both oral and poster presentations . In addition, FOODGUARD organised one symposium —presented by Panagiotis Skandamis and Matthias Filte
Oct 3


FOODGUARD & NETCOMPANY
Discover how the Research and Innovation Department (RID) of NETCOMPANY contributes to the FOODGUARD project. As a key partner,...
Sep 9


Another important scientific contribution from the FOODGUARD project!
Fusion vs. Isolation: Evaluating the Performance of Multi-Sensor Integration for Meat Spoilage Prediction. A sustainable future through...
Jul 22


FOODGUARD Meeting
A fantastic and productive 18-month FOODGUARD meeting wrapped up in sunny Málaga (19–20 June), hosted by PROLONGO-FACCSA ! Huge thanks...
Jun 23


New tool alert for food safety professionals!
“Growth Predictor”: A novel predictive modelling and quantitative microbial risk assessment tool developed by Prof. Panagiotis...
Jun 17


FOODGUARD at IAFP Europe 2025: Thomas De Bock Presents Research on Natural Microbiota Protection in Romaine Lettuce
The Ghent University PhD student Thomas De Bock, representing the FOODGUARD project, presented at IAFP Europe 2025, sharing his research...
May 22


FOODGUARD shines at IAFP European Symposium in Madrid, 6–8 May 2025!
We showcased: 3 scientific posters A joint pitch at the IAFP Marketplace Cutting-edge tools from EU-funded research The FOODGUARD project...
May 12


FOODGUARD at 13th International Conference on Predictive Microbiology in Food
FOODGUARD was proud to be part of the 13th International Conference on Predictive Microbiology in Food (ICPMF13) , a major international event bringing together experts, researchers, and innovators to discuss the latest scientific developments in food microbiology and safety. During a dedicated session on EU projects , the FOODGUARD coordinator presented the project alongside other pioneering initiatives, including SOSFood Project , foodigIT , AMBROSIA Project , FunShield4M
May 8


8th Meat Conference, Zootechnia Expo 2025 in Thessaloniki
The FoodGuard project was presented at the 8th Meat Conference, held during Zootechnia Expo 2025 in Thessaloniki Greece from 31/1 to...
Feb 2


FOODGUARD featured in the EU Food Loss and Waste Prevention Hub
FOODGUARD is prominently featured in the EU Food Loss and Waste Prevention Hub, a significant initiative aimed at addressing the pressing...
Dec 18, 2024


The concept of FoodGuard. A case study
The EU project FoodGuard, is dealing with an enormous amount of heterogeneous data (i.e., microbiological, spectral and Next Generation...
Dec 12, 2024


FOODGUARD Workshop at Meat Days 24 in Athens, Greece
A workshop entitled "Modern technologies and mapping up to digital management of the microbiome, at the service of meat quality & safety...
Nov 18, 2024


FOODGUARD at the 2nd EU Food Safety Forum | 2-3 December, Rome, Italy
Our partner Hanna-Leena Alakomi from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd will be presenting FOODGUARD in the 2nd EU FOOD SAFETY...
Nov 1, 2024


FOODGUARD at the 2nd Bio3 forum | 1-5 September, Athens, Greece
The Bio3 forum organised for 2nd year in Athens 1-5 September 2024, by BioInnovation Greece , is a highly significant event that aims to...
Sep 4, 2024


Interview of Dr. Nychas, FOODGUARD's Coordinator, in Naftemporiki
In an interview on the online channel of Naftemporiki, the project coordinator presented FOODGUARD project. His insights regarding the...
Apr 15, 2024


FOODGUARD showcased at Agrotica 2024
The FOODGUARD project was recently featured at the AGROTICA Trade Fair. AGROTICA, the renowned Agricultural Machinery, Equipment &...
Mar 14, 2024
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