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 […]
Momentum brings a breadth of experience to DIGIFABS
Momentum is an award-winning Irish business which established its reputation for developing progressive learning programmes (course curriculum and content development) and platforms for education, with a special focus on adult – further education in sustainability & digital skills. Their experienced team helps educators and SMEs respond to the dynamic and changing needs they experience and […]
Navigating the digital transformation: current trends and challenges for SMEs in the Food and Beverage industry
By Dominik Gisa, Project Coordinator of DIGIFABS Digital transformation is changing industries worldwide, and the food and beverage sector is no different. The internet of things has reached the Food and Beverage (F&B) sector and many companies are looking to integrate the technology. IoT devices facilitate real-time monitoring of equipment, environmental conditions and product tracking, […]
DIGIFABS Consortium meets in Amsterdam
The second Transnational Partner Meeting (TPM) of the DIGIFABS project was hosted by the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) on December 2nd and 3rd. Over twenty people gathered from the 14 project partners to present and review the latest research carried out in the project, report on work done to date and conduct workshop […]
