The first MEDWISE App demo was tested with stakeholders in Assoro, Italy. Their hands-on experience and feedback will support the next development stages of the digital tool for household food waste prevention.
An important milestone for MEDWISE! On September 19th, the first operational demo of the MEDWISE mobile application was presented and tested with stakeholders during a dedicated event hosted at Gustibus Sicilian Food Factory in Assoro (EN), Italy.
Organized by the University of Catania and ENEA, in collaboration with the Rotary Club Catania Sud, the session brought the App directly into contact with potential users, providing an opportunity to evaluate its first functionalities in a real participatory setting.
Participants explored the MEDWISE App, designed to support citizens in reducing household food waste through practical and accessible digital solutions. The first demo includes tools to help users monitor their pantry, optimize food purchases and discover creative anti-waste recipes, encouraging ingredients to be used before they expire rather than becoming organic waste.
During the session, Prof. Giuseppe Mancini (University of Catania) and Eng. Giulia Virginia Recupero (University of Catania) presented the MEDWISE project and the App, introducing its objectives, structure and main functionalities. They then guided participants through the hands-on testing process, supporting them in exploring the different features and collecting observations and suggestions for improvement.
The feedback gathered during the testing will support the next development stages, helping the MEDWISE team refine the App’s functionalities, usability and overall user experience according to users’ needs.
This first live testing represents a key step in moving the MEDWISE App from technological development towards practical implementation. By combining digital innovation, user participation and food waste prevention, MEDWISE is working to develop a practical tool to support more conscious everyday choices and contribute to a more circular and resource-efficient Mediterranean.
Stay tuned for the next updates on the MEDWISE App development!
Last Update
25/09/2026
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