On July 1-2, 2024, the Data4Food2030 partners gathered in Mallorca for an engaging two-day workshop focused on the project’s nine unique case studies. This was the project’s second workshop assembling all the case studies, following the one that took place on May 23-24 2023 in Bremen.

The workshop was hosted by the project partner Anysolution SL and aimed to exchange the latest progress in the different areas of the project, discuss the realization of data sharing initiatives, and identify relevant indicators for the case studies. Additionally, it sought to validate and contribute to the definition of the Data Economy for Food Systems and explore potential synergies among case studies.

Day 1 Highlights

The first day commenced with a visit to local producers in the fields of wine and almonds. The group visited the José Luis Ferrer Winery and Son Pou de Sa Majorala almond farm, where they explored the operations and engaged with the local cooperative members.

The afternoon session was dedicated to the project’s nine cases studies who presented:

  • Current Status: Where each case study is right now, important achievements and hurdles.
  • Future Steps for Data Sharing: Plans to boost data sharing practices, ensuring smooth and secure exchange of valuable info.
  • Contribution to the Monitoring System: How each case study fits into and enhances the project’s Monitoring System, providing essential data and insights.
  • Value to the Project: The unique perks and innovations each case study offers, boosting the project’s overall impact.

Day 2 Highlights

The second day of the workshop took place in Parc Bit, a science and technology park located in the outskirts of the city of Palme de Mallorca. The morning session focused on:

  • Improving the Monitoring System: WP2 presented the latest developments of Data4Food2030 Monitoring System, the involvement of end users and how case studies could further contribute to the improvement of the Monitoring System.
  • Parallel working group sessions: Three parallel discussion sessions took place, exploring different aspects of the Data Economy for Food Systems’ contribution to the upcoming common European data space:
    • Data spaces and ontologies
    • Data spaces and relationships among participants – from a social sciences perspective
    • Data spaces and ethical, legal and social aspects (ELSA)  

The afternoon session of the second day was about improving the collaboration between the nine case studies and the project’s WPs, including:

  • Stakeholder engagement: How can Data4Food2030 case studies be better incorporated in the stakeholder dialogues (WP4)
  • From trends to key data value propositions: What are the key data value propositions emerging from the case studies and what value can be gained using case studies’ data (WP5)
  • Communication Activities: Crafting strategies for effective communication and outreach to ensure the project’s findings and innovations are widely shared and understood. (WP6)

Exploitation Possibilities: Exploring potential avenues for making the most of project outcomes, turning insights into actionable solutions and business opportunities.

Looking Ahead

The workshop in Mallorca reaffirmed the collaborative spirit of the Data4Food2030 project, bringing together diverse expertise and perspectives. The discussions and decisions made over these two days will significantly shape the project’s future, ensuring strong data sharing practices, improved monitoring capabilities, and valuable contributions to the European data economy.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to push towards our goal of transforming food systems through data-driven innovation. Exciting developments are on the horizon!

Keep an eye out for further updates from the Data4Food2030 team!