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DietWise on tour: A Summer of Scientific Discovery and Collaboration 2026-04-14 This summer has been an exceptionally busy and rewarding season for the DietWise consortium. As part of our ongoing commitment to advancing research in healthy and sustainable eating, members of our team traveled to several prestigious scientific conferences to share our newest discoveries. From cutting-edge artificial intelligence to behavioral psychology and public health, the DietWise project is making waves across multiple disciplines. Here is a look back at where our team has been and the exciting research we have been sharing with the global scientific community. Innovating with AI at the PETRA Conference The intersection of technology and nutrition is a core pillar of the DietWise project. Showcasing our technical advancements, our colleagues from the Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS, Greece) participated in the PETRA Conference (Pervasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments). The ICCS team successfully presented...

DietWise General Assembly in Athens: Key Decisions for Healthier Future 2026-04-14 On 30–31 March 2026, DietWise partners met in Athens for the project’s General Assembly, bringing together the consortium and External Advisory Board to review progress and plan the next steps. The Assembly was organized by Institute of Communication & Computer Sciences at the National Technical University of Athens. As DietWise project advances in the implementation of its ICT tools and prepares to begin testing them with participants in workshops, the Athens General Assembly marked a pivotal moment in guiding the project’s next steps. The meeting opened with updates from the Coordination team. They outlined the current reporting period, key procedures, and ethical considerations, alongside the introduction of the External Advisory Board. Partners then shared progress across core areas of the project. Communication activities (WP9), presented by Marius Naruševičius (AdC), highlighted ongoing efforts to engage stakeholders, while Elzė Uždavinytė (AdC)...

Study shatters the illusion of saving: Cheap food ends up in the bin 2026-03-09 The most vulnerable members of society try to save money by buying the cheapest food products, only to throw away a significant share of them later — an illusion of saving revealed by a study conducted in Belgium, Greece and Lithuania as part of the international research and innovation project DietWise. Researchers involved in the project stress that shopping should begin at home — by checking food stocks and preparing a shopping list. They are also developing a free solution to help people learn to cook more healthily, sustainably and affordably, starting at the recipe-selection stage. “Just over a third of respondents admitted that they throw away too much food. They also believe that by wasting less food they could save a significant amount of their household budget,” dr. Matina Kouvari from the “Prolepsis” institute commented...

Read a second Newsletter of DietWise! 2025-11-05 It’s hard to believe that a year has already passed since the start of the DietWise project — time truly flies when every day brings new ideas, actions, and progress! In this issue, we’re pleased to share the latest news, results, and updates from our work to promote healthier and more sustainable dietary choices across Europe. Stay tuned to see how our community of partners continues turning knowledge into action. Whether you’re a supporter, stakeholder, or simply curious about our journey, this newsletter is a great way to stay updated and engaged. Read the full newsletter here: https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1300715/emails/170142054962169678 Thank you for being part of our growing community. Stay tuned — this is just the beginning!