As the EU works toward its goal of making all packaging reusable or recyclable by 2030, innovation is accelerating, along with the challenge of maintaining food safety, freshness, and reducing waste. How can more sustainable packaging systems continue to protect food quality?

In a new video, MICROORC project coordinator Solveig Langsrud shares the project’s vision and explains how microbiome science and digital technologies can help extend shelf life, preserve food quality, and reduce food waste in increasingly sustainable food systems.

Now in its second year, MICROORC is translating scientific research into practical solutions - supporting safer, more circular food systems across Europe.

Watch the video to discover the project’s goals, impact, and ambition, directly from its coordinator.