Flexible mid-infrared photonic solutions for rapid farm-to-fork sensing of food contaminants
PHOTONFOOD’s aim is to provide a portable solution for flexible farm-to-fork sensing of microbial and chemical contamination in food products and along the food production chain. The EU-funded project will develop an integrated solution that combines innovations in mid-infrared (MIR) sensing with smart paper-based sample treatment, and advanced data analysis. Being validated and demonstrated in real scenarios along the food value chain, this new food safety scanner will ensure that food is free from fungi, pesticides, and other substances detrimental to people’s health.
Joint symposium - thank you to all contributors.
People
13 partners from 8 European countries form the multidisciplinary team of PHOTONFOOD. Globally acknowledged leading experts in the field of infrared spectroscopy, light source and waveguide development, paper-based on-site chemical analysis, food spoilage microbiology, and data science collaborate with leading mycotoxin analysis laboratories, an aquaponics farm, a distributor of dry foods, farms with on-site food processing and vending, and a producer of a digital platform for food safety. Together, they develop ground-breaking sensing technology to ensure that your food is safe to consume.
Key Facts
ICT / Life Sciences
H2020-ICT-2018-20
January 2021 – December 2024
4.97 million euro
Contact
Prof. Achim Kohler
PHOTONFOOD Project Coordinator
Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
[email protected]
News
Demonstrations for laboratory analysts
Successful demonstration at NEBIH, Budapest: Laboratory analysts show great interest in the PHOTONFOOD sensor systems and their potential applications in routine food safety testing.
Joint symposium: A success!
PHOTONFOOD co-organised the symposium “Advancements in Monitoring Food Contamination and Quality” on 26-27 November 2024.
Pecha Kucha for new students at REALTEK faculty
Maren Brandsrud and Miriam Aledda followed the principle of showing more, talking less with their Pecha Kucha presentation at REALTEK.
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Funding
PHOTONFOOD has received funding by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 101016444 and is part of the Photonics Public Private Partnership.
