Work Package 1

INNOVATIVE ACTION PLAN AT THE PRODUCTION STAGE

NOV 2021 – OCT 2024 | Led by BM-Services

OBJECTIVES

To configurate a modular, easy-to-use, and broadly applicable Short Chain Platform (App) for promoting direct sales
of the producer’s surplus food to local consumers.
To provide a portal to primary producers to directly sell to consumers their fresh produce (mainly fruits & vegetables) that do not meet the standards for their regular commercialisation (size, shape, calibre…).
To carry out case-studies for testing the effectiveness of the Short Chain Platform (App).

Work Package 2

INNOVATIVE ACTION PLAN FOR THE LOGISTICS STAGE

FEB 2022 – APR 2025 | Led by MTU

OBJECTIVES

To optimize containers to transport food implementing a sensors kit to track food safety & quality conditions.
To co-create an architecture of the sensor kit for achieving a scalable solution.
To develop a sensor platform suitable for use with the BULKBOX and STOREBOX containers.
To validate the effectiveness of the smart containers (BULKBOX and STOREBOX) via piloting.
To guarantee optimal food safety and shelf-life of the tested fresh produce with the smart containers.

Work Package 3

INNOVATIVE ACTION PLAN AT THE PROCESSING STAGE

FEB 2022 – JUL 2025 | Led by AITIIP

OBJECTIVES

Optimal integration of enzymes in the biobased materials for reaching a home compostable solution.
Scale-up and validation of the most promising material at semi-industrial scale and some at industrial level.
To demonstrate an improved shelf life and verify food safety of the SISTERS food packaging.
Studying the economic feasibility of the developed packaging solutions.

Work Package 4

IMPACT OF SISTERS INNOVATIONS AT THE MARKETING STAGE

NOV 2023 – OCT 2025 | Led by EROSKI

OBJECTIVES

To analyse the relevance of the SISTERS containers and packaging for wholesales/retailers.
To formulate good practice guidelines to diminish food loss & waste, to be implemented by wholesalers/retailers.
To create a Seal of Excellence for wholesalers/retailers that are correctly applying sustainable practices.
To get feedback from wholesalers/retailers in order to assess the impact of the actions implemented.

Work Package 5

IMPACT OF SISTERS INNOVATIONS AT THE CONSUMPTION STAGE

MAY 2022 – JAN 2026 | Led by Fondazione Edmund Mach

OBJECTIVES

To develop a labeling scheme for consumers to help them make an informed decision regarding food loss & waste.
To evaluate the effect on consumer acceptability of different materials in eco-friendly packs for food, of the information about them and of different labeling schemes.

Work Package 6

MEASURING IMPACT AND REPLICABILITY OF THE PROJECT RESULTS

NOV 2021 – APR 2026 | Led by ENCO Consulting

OBJECTIVES

To measure the effectiveness of SISTERS innovations, ensuring its market replication.
To evaluate the replicability of SISTERS through a business and simulation model.
to carry out a Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA), Social Life-Cycle Assessment (S-LCA) and Life-Cycle Cost (LCC).
To maximize the innovation impacts of the project, contributing to the uptake of SISTERS results by properly managing and protecting project knowledge and outputs.
To collect feedback from the involved stakeholder.

Work Package 7

SYNERGIES WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION SERVICES AND WITH SELECTED AND RELEVANT PROJECTS

NOV 2021 – APR 2026 | Led by SAFE Food Advocacy

OBJECTIVES

To coordinate with the European Commission bodies for execution of a combined action plan related to European food loss and waste to provide conclusions to relevant decision-makers.
To cooperate with selected projects under this topic for achieving a joint and systemic solution.
To scan relevant European and national programmes for incorporating their inputs and insights to our action.

Work Package 8

DISSEMINATION & COMMUNICATION

NOV 2021 – APR 2026 | Led by INNOVARUM

OBJECTIVES

To carry out a communication plan that guarantees a wide visibility of the project and its results among target audiences and broad public in a strategic and effective manner.
To maximise the dissemination and communication range and impact, providing information to multiple audiences, from
academic and technical to broader audiences.
To coordinate the communication activities developed at each stage in the food value chain (WP1-5).

Work Package 9

PROJECT COORDINATION & MANAGEMENT

NOV 2021 – APR 2026 | Led by AITIIP

OBJECTIVES

To ensure technical and financial excellence of project implementation i.e. in accordance with the timetable and budget established, fulfilment of obligations, legislative frameworks etc.
To secure proper data management, so that confidentiality is not breached.
To control the project progress in relation to the established KPIs and monitor and manage potential risks.

Work Package 10

ETHICS REQUIREMENTS

NOV 2021 – APR 2026 | Led by AITIIP

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

To ensure compliance with the ‘ethics requirements’ set out in this work package.

Work Package 1

INNOVATIVE ACTION PLAN AT THE PRODUCTION STAGE

M1 – M36 | Led by BM-Services

OBJECTIVES

To configurate a modular, easy-to-use, and broadly applicable Short Chain Platform (App) for promoting direct sales
of the producer’s surplus food to local consumers.
To provide a portal to primary producers to directly sell to consumers their fresh produce (mainly fruits & vegetables) that do not meet the standards for their regular commercialisation (size, shape, calibre…).
To carry out case-studies for testing the effectiveness of the Short Chain Platform (App).

Work Package 2

INNOVATIVE ACTION PLAN FOR THE LOGISTICS STAGE

M4 – M42 | Led by MTU

OBJECTIVES

To optimize containers to transport food implementing a sensors kit to track food safety & quality conditions.
To co-create an architecture of the sensor kit for achieving a scalable solution.
To develop a sensor platform suitable for use with the BULKBOX and STOREBOX containers.
To validate the effectiveness of the smart containers (BULKBOX and STOREBOX) via piloting.
To guarantee optimal food safety and shelf-life of the tested fresh produce with the smart containers.

Work Package 3

INNOVATIVE ACTION PLAN AT THE PROCESSING STAGE

M4 – M45 | Led by AITIIP

OBJECTIVES

Optimal integration of enzymes in the biobased materials for reaching a home compostable solution.
Scale-up and validation of the most promising material at semi-industrial scale and some at industrial level.
To demonstrate an improved shelf life and verify food safety of the SISTERS food packaging.
Studying the economic feasibility of the developed packaging solutions.

Work Package 4

IMPACT OF SISTERS INNOVATIONS AT THE MARKETING STAGE

M25 – M48 | Led by EROSKI

OBJECTIVES

To analyse the relevance of the SISTERS containers and packaging for wholesales/retailers.
To formulate good practice guidelines to diminish food loss & waste, to be implemented by wholesalers/retailers.
To create a Seal of Excellence for wholesalers/retailers that are correctly applying sustainable practices.
To get feedback from wholesalers/retailers in order to assess the impact of the actions implemented.

Work Package 5

IMPACT OF SISTERS INNOVATIONS AT THE CONSUMPTION STAGE

M7 – M51 | Led by Fondazione Edmund Mach

OBJECTIVES

To develop a labeling scheme for consumers to help them make an informed decision regarding food loss & waste.
To evaluate the effect on consumer acceptability of different materials in eco-friendly packs for food, of the information about them and of different labeling schemes.

Work Package 6

MEASURING IMPACT AND REPLICABILITY OF THE PROJECT RESULTS

M1 – M54 | Led by ENCO Consulting

OBJECTIVES

To measure the effectiveness of SISTERS innovations, ensuring its market replication.
To evaluate the replicability of SISTERS through a business and simulation model.
to carry out a Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA), Social Life-Cycle Assessment (S-LCA) and Life-Cycle Cost (LCC).
To maximize the innovation impacts of the project, contributing to the uptake of SISTERS results by properly managing and protecting project knowledge and outputs.
To collect feedback from the involved stakeholder.

Work Package 7

SYNERGIES WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION SERVICES AND WITH SELECTED AND RELEVANT PROJECTS

M1 – M54 | Led by SAFE Food Advocacy

OBJECTIVES

To coordinate with the European Commission bodies for execution of a combined action plan related to European food loss and waste to provide conclusions to relevant decision-makers.
To cooperate with selected projects under this topic for achieving a joint and systemic solution.
To scan relevant European and national programmes for incorporating their inputs and insights to our action.

Work Package 8

DISSEMINATION & COMMUNICATION

M1 – M54 | Led by INNOVARUM

OBJECTIVES

To carry out a communication plan that guarantees a wide visibility of the project and its results among target audiences and broad public in a strategic and effective manner.
To maximise the dissemination and communication range and impact, providing information to multiple audiences, from
academic and technical to broader audiences.
To coordinate the communication activities developed at each stage in the food value chain (WP1-5).

Work Package 9

PROJECT COORDINATION & MANAGEMENT

M1 – M54 | Led by AITIIP

OBJECTIVES

To ensure technical and financial excellence of project implementation i.e. in accordance with the timetable and budget established, fulfilment of obligations, legislative frameworks etc.
To secure proper data management, so that confidentiality is not breached.
To control the project progress in relation to the established KPIs and monitor and manage potential risks.