MEDWISE held its second Community of Practice and stakeholder meeting in Italy, bringing together research, businesses, professionals and civil society to co-create solutions for food waste prevention
The MEDWISE Community of Practice continues to grow! On September 19th, the project held its second Community of Practice (CoP) and stakeholder meeting in Italy at Gustibus Sicilian Food Factory in Assoro (EN), strengthening dialogue on food waste prevention and circular solutions.
The event was organized by the University of Catania and ENEA, in collaboration with the Rotary Club Catania Sud, and brought together a diverse group of local stakeholders, including teachers, professionals, businesses, civil society representatives and sector experts.
The meeting provided a participatory space to discuss local needs, behaviours and possible strategies for reducing food waste through prevention, responsible consumption and more efficient resource management. This multidisciplinary approach is at the core of the MEDWISE Community of Practice, which connects different experiences and perspectives to support the co-creation of solutions adapted to Mediterranean contexts.
The meeting was hosted by Gustibus Sicilian Food Factory, where CEO Dr. Francesco Pecorino presented the company’s production chain and illustrated concrete actions implemented to reduce food waste and strengthen circularity throughout its activities.
The programme also included contributions from Prof. Giuseppe Mancini (University of Catania) and Eng. Antonella Luciano (ENEA). Prof. Mancini presented the MEDWISE project and its main objectives, introducing the discussion on food waste generation and the importance of effective prevention and reduction strategies. Eng. Luciano then led an interactive session with stakeholders to explore current behaviours and practices related to food waste. Participants shared their experiences and discussed possible improvement actions, prevention measures and policy approaches that could contribute to reducing food waste.
The insights collected during the meeting will contribute to the continued development of the MEDWISE Community of Practice and help identify priorities for future project activities.
Through its Community of Practice, MEDWISE aims to build a lasting network connecting research institutions, businesses, public and private actors, professionals and civil society, promoting knowledge exchange and the development of sustainable and replicable solutions.
The second Italian meeting represents another step towards translating stakeholder participation into practical action and strengthening the foundations for a more circular and sustainable Mediterranean.
Would you like to contribute to the MEDWISE Community of Practice? Join the initiative by completing our dedicated stakeholder survey and become part of a Mediterranean network working together on sustainable waste management and circular solutions:
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25/09/2026
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