TITAN launches new online educational programme on food system transparency
TITAN has launched a new online educational programme for university students and food professionals. The course explains how transparency affects food safety, sustainability, authenticity and decision-making across the food chain. The programme is based on research, pilot activities, and real cases from the project. Across five modules, learners will explore traceability in food supply chains, food safety risks, sustainable food systems, […]
TITAN Research Presented at the 31st International Congress of Applied Psychology
From 21–25 July 2026, the TITAN project was presented at the 31st International Congress of Applied Psychology (ICAP 2026) in Florence, Italy. Organised by the International Association of Applied Psychology and the Associazione Italiana di Psicologia, the congress is one of the world’s largest events in applied psychology, bringing together researchers to share the latest findings on human behaviour and its applications across […]
TITAN Pilot on Carbon Credits for Almond Farming Presented at FoodRevolution 2026
TITAN was represented at FoodRevolution 2026, an international conference focused on innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation in the food sector. The event brought together researchers, companies, policymakers, and food system stakeholders to discuss emerging solutions shaping the future of agriculture and food production. During the conference, results from partner Agri Marketplace pilot were presented, showcasing ongoing work on a digital system for […]
New TITAN survey explores digital transparency practices in the agri-food sector
Partners from TITAN’s work package 2 have launched a survey to better understand how agri-food SMEs and technology providers are using digital transparency solutions across European food supply chains. Wageningen University & Research created this survey focusing on tools such as traceability systems, data-sharing platforms, and other digital technologies that support transparency and coordination in […]
TITAN Workshops Explore Pathways to Digital Transparency in EU Food Systems
In April, TITAN organised two dedicated workshops bringing together a broad range of stakeholders to discuss the future of transparency in the European food system. The first workshop, “Shaping Transparent Food Systems,” took place on 21 April and was organised in collaboration with Cardiff University and Wageningen University. The second session, “Smart Strategy, Smart Policy: Advancing Digital Transparency in […]
TITAN publication: Nanopore-based amplicon sequencing for rapid detection and identification of Bacillus spp. in plant-based products
TITAN partners Università Cattolica di Sacro Cuore (UCSC) and Microbion have recently published a new article in Frontiers in Microbiology (Frontiers) titled “Nanopore based amplicon sequencing for rapid detection and identification of Bacillus spp. in plant-based products.” The study introduces an innovative genetic approach to monitor microbial safety in the rapidly expanding plant-based food market. The research highlights the need for precise identification […]
TITAN publication: Development of fluorescence and colorimetric LAMP-based assays for rapid and sensitive detection of toxigenic Bacillus cereus group strains in plant-based products
TITAN partner Università Cattolica di Sacro Cuore (UCSC) has recently published a new article in Food Control (Elsevier) titled “Development of fluorescence and colorimetric LAMP-based assays for rapid and sensitive detection of toxigenic Bacillus cereus group strains in plant-based products.” The research addresses the growing need to assess the toxigenic potential of Bacillus cereus, a spore-forming, gram-positive bacterium found in soil and food that produces toxins, causing […]
TITAN Participates in the Functional Foods for Wellness Summit to Advance Probiotic Innovation
MICROBION, representing the TITAN project, was invited to speak at the Functional Foods for Wellness Summit, held on 20–21 January 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. The presentation addressed recent taxonomy updates in the probiotic sector as well as emerging challenges associated with new categories of probiotic supplements. The summit brought together regulatory experts in food supplements from across Asia, […]
TITAN participated in the “Beating Fraud and Building Trust with Europe’s Food Detectives” event by Euronews
The Beating Fraud and Building Trust with Europe’s Food Detectives event, hosted by Euronews science correspondent Jeremy Wilks, took place on 27 November in front of a live audience in Brussels and was shared worldwide on the Euronews YouTube channel. TITAN coordinator Isabelle Guelinckx (ILSI EUurope) was part of the panel and spoke on How […]
TITAN open call pilot Microfy.AI Wins Digital Innovation Award at the 2025 World Food Forum
Microfy.AI, one of TITAN’s open call pilots, took part in the Youth Innovation Lab at the 2025 World Food Forum, a global platform that empowers young innovators to reshape agrifood systems through creativity, technology, and collaboration. As a finalist in the Startup Innovation Awards, Microfy.AI presented its Microfy Systems solution, connecting with youth leaders, innovators, […]
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