Practice Abstracts
Explore concise summaries of key insights, tools and recommendations developed in the FOODMISSION project.
Each Practice Abstract translates research and real-world learning into practical ideas for a more sustainable food system.
PUBLIC MONEY - PUBLIC CODE. IMPORTANCE OF OPEN SOURCE IN PUBLIC FUNDED PROJECTS
When research is funded by public money, the software and data tools developed along the way should remain freely accessible to everyone.
FROM DATA TO INSIGHT: TURNING RAW CITIZEN DATA INTO AGGREGATED AND ANONYMIZED MEANINGFUL INFORMATION
Citizens from six European countries contribute information on their dietary practices through the FOODMISSION platform.
IDENTIFYING CONSUMER KNOWLEDGE GAPS ABOUT THE SUSTAINABILITY OF FOOD PRACTICES
Many consumers should undergo behavioural changes increasing the sustainability of their food-related practices.
THE COMPLEXITY OF CONSUMER DECISIONS ABOUT HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRACTICES
Individual action is needed to improve the sustainability of the food system and respond to social challenges, however behavioural change is difficult to trigger.
VIRTUAL PET AS A USER-CENTRIC ENGAGEMENT LAYER
Digital applications designed to promote healthy or sustainable habits often focus on technical features or rely on intensive reward systems.
DESIGNING A CONNECTED USER LOOP (PLAN - BUY - STORE - COOK - EAT REFLECT)
Food tracking apps usually work in isolation (shopping list, pantry, recipe book, meal log), which means users have to enter the same data multiple times.
ETHICAL CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS CONCERNING DATA COLLECTION VIA AN INTERACTIVE APP
Digital environments such as the FOODMISSION app flourish on interactivity, personalization, individualized feedback, motivation, and education concerning behavioral changes.
REAL BEHAVIOR VS. SELF-PERCEPTION - WHY AN APP IS BETTER FOR DATA COLLECTION THAN A SURVEY
To change daily behavior can be a challenge, and to educate people to do so as well.
A BACKCASTING GUIDE FOR FOOD SYSTEM TRANSFORMATION
This abstract outlines a backcasting process designed to empower food system stakeholders to co-design pathways to food system transition.
LOGISTICS FOR MULTI-ACTOR WORKSHOPS IN FOOD SECTOR
Sustainability challenges in the food sector cannot be solved by a single actor.