FishEUTrust showcased at high-level EU R&I conference in Brussels / 7.07.2025

The FishEUTrust project, coordinated by Prof. Dr. Nives Ogrinc, was selected among a limited number of initiatives to be presented at a high-level European research and innovation conference in Brussels.

On 23–24 June 2025, the FishEUTrust project participated in the “R&I for a Competitive Green Transition” conference in Brussels, a key satellite event of the European Research and Innovation Days. The event brought together policymakers, researchers, and innovators to explore the role of science and technology in supporting Europe’s green and blue transitions.

Out of more than 150 projects, FishEUTrust was among 15 selected to be showcased at the conference. The project also attracted the attention of European Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva, who was introduced to its approaches for improving transparency and trust in seafood supply chains.

During the event, the consortium presented several of its key developments, including sensor technologies for detecting bacteria and antibiotic residues in seafood, as well as a Virtual Supermarket tool designed to better understand consumer preferences and decision-making.

These developments are closely linked to the project’s broader approach of testing and refining solutions in real-world settings, where technological innovation is combined with stakeholder engagement and user feedback. This enables the validation of tools and concepts in practice, while also supporting the development of more transparent, sustainable, and user-oriented seafood systems.

More information about the project and its innovations is available at:
https://fisheutrust.org/innovations.html