DIGIFABS Consortium Meets in Nitra, Slovakia
The fourth Transnational Partners Meeting (TPM) for the DIGIFABS project took place on September 4th and 5th at the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra. The TPM took place in parallel with the in-person portion of the DIGIFABS Student Summer School, which ran in Nitra for two weeks following its online portion of the previous […]
Food and Beverage Regional Stakeholder meeting
Exploring Digital Solutions for Food Waste: DIGIFABS Presented at Regional Stakeholder Meeting In June, Paula Whyte from Momentum had the pleasure of speaking at a Food & Beverage Regional Stakeholder Meeting held at the BIA Innovator Campus in Galway – a fellow partner in the Erasmus+ DIGIFABS project. The event focused on one of the […]
DIGIFABS at the IVI Summit 2025 – Accelerating Digital Transformation in Food & Beverage
The DIGIFABS project was well represented at the Innovation Value Institute (IVI) Summit 2025, held on 11–12 June at Maynooth University, showcasing its commitment to driving digital transformation in the food and beverage (F&B) sector. With over 300 attendees from across Europe, the summit focused on the theme: “What is possible by 2030? Accelerate Change […]
DIGIFABS Online Bootcamps launched
The DIGFABS Online Bootcamps were developed for university educators and SMEs willing to harness the power of digital innovation to make food and beverage companies more sustainable and resilient. The Bootcamps series is a blend of live and recorded sessions held over four weeks in May and June 2025, with all sessions available to view […]
Revolutionizing the Food Supply Chain: The Role of Emerging Technologies
By Foteini Georgiou Research Engineer | Project Manager at ECECT The food supply chain is one of the most critical sectors in the global economy. From farms to tables, it involves a complex web of producers, processors, distributors, retailers, and consumers, working together to ensure that food reaches its destination in the right condition. However, […]
Meet the team from Wirtschaftsförderungs- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft Steinfurt mbH (WESt)
Sonja Raiber With extensive experience in economic development, innovation, and technology transfer, Sonja Raiber has dedicated her career to fostering regional growth and business development. As Deputy Managing Director and authorized signatory at Wirtschaftsförderungs- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft Steinfurt mbH (WESt), she plays a key role in supporting businesses, developing industrial sites, and strengthening economic resilience in […]
Shaping Quality in DIGIFABS: My Role as a Quality Evaluator
By Paula Whyte, Momentum, Ireland When I joined the DIGIFABS project as a Quality Evaluator, I knew I’d be diving into a role that goes beyond checklists and reports. Quality evaluation isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s about ensuring that every element of the project is meeting its goals, maintaining high standards, and continuously improving as […]
Preparing Educators and SMEs for the SME Goes Digital Challenge: The DigiFABS Bootcamp
Author: Jose Villagran, UIIN In an era where digital transformation is both a need and a challenge, the Food and Beverage (F&B) sector is under growing pressure to adapt to technological advancements. To make a positive impact, the DigiFABS project has started the development of a bootcamp for university educators and SMEs working in the […]
Modernising Innovation Education in F&B sector: Why Digital Tools Are the Key to Future Success
By Katarzyna Łobacz, PhD, Szczecin University The Need for Modernising Innovation Management Education Innovation management plays a critical role in ensuring that organisations can adapt, grow, and remain competitive in today’s fast-changing business environment. However, higher education programmes often fall short in equipping students with the practical skills required to navigate innovation processes effectively. Despite […]
How AUAS Managed the Investigation Stage of DIGIFABS
Mike Russell of AUAS is the leader of Work Package 3 for DIGIFABS. We recently spoke to Mike about his role leading this part of the project, what that role entails, and how that impacts the success of the project. Can you please outline your role in the DIGIFABS project? As AUAS project lead, my […]