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CERERE is fostering global collaboration!

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At APMS 2025 in Kamakura, Japan, Prof. Antonio Padovano and Prof. Eiji Morinaga
presented the latest CERERE advancements during the special session “APMS Talks.”
Their talk focused on cutting-edge research in Supply Chain Orchestration, combining
Routing–Scheduling–Assignment optimization models with Explainable AI (XAI)
solutions.
�� It’s not only about making the right decisions—it’s about making them accessible and
transparent to decision-makers, strengthening trust and clarity across the supply chain.

Leonardo project highlighted in Engineering Today magazine

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The Leonardo Project was featured in the August edition of Engineering Today, the magazine of the Chamber of Engineers. Authored by Ms Amberlynn Bonello, Ms Jasmine Mallia, and Prof. Ing. Emmanuel Francalanza, the article highlights how Leonardo supports Europe’s manufacturing ecosystem by driving digital skills, fostering collaboration, and promoting sustainable innovation.

News: Knowledge Exchange Webinar

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Last month, the Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa team, within the framework of the CERERE Project, organized a virtual event that brought together researchers and professionals from across Europe and the Mediterranean to share project experiences, lessons learned, and explore opportunities for collaboration.

🎯 Goal: Foster dialogue and build synergies between sustainable agri-food systems projects.

🤝 This occasion highlighted a strong synergy between the two initiatives, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange aimed at supporting local agrifood value chains through innovative, digital and sustainable solutions.

🔗 The dialogue between the #CERERE and #SMALLDERS projects showcases the power of cross-collaboration within the PRIMA programme in driving real impact for the agri-food supply chains.

News from MACFRUT 2025!

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🌿 The CERERE project was proudly presented by representatives from both UNICAL and CALTEK, who are also key partners in the PRIMA-funded SMALLDERS project.

🤝 This occasion highlighted a strong synergy between the two initiatives, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange aimed at supporting local agrifood value chains through innovative, digital and sustainable solutions.

🔗 The dialogue between the #CERERE and #SMALLDERS projects showcases the power of cross-collaboration within the PRIMA programme in driving real impact for the agri-food supply chains.

2nd LEONARDO Webinar

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On January 13, 2025, a live discussion panel was held to discuss the recent innovative teaching methodologies in human-centric industrial engineering and management education, as part of the LEONARDO project. The project involves the USS Lab of the DIMEG, University of Calabria as project coordinators and other esteemed institutions as project partners, including the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, University of Malta, CAL-TEK S.r.l., and EIT Manufacturing North.

1st LEONARDO Webinar

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On October 30th and 31st, the University of Calabria hosted the kickoff meeting of the ERASMUS+ LEONARDO project, an exciting venture set to transform industrial engineering and management (IEM) education across Europe. The project involves the USS Lab of the DIMEG, University of Calabria as project coordinators and other esteemed institutions as project partners, including the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, University of Malta, CAL-TEK S.r.l., and EIT Manufacturing North.

Best Pitch Award at the PRIMA Projects Day in Barcelona

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The Cerere project was awarded the Best Pitch Award at the recent PRIMA Projects Day in Barcelona, organized by the PRIMA Foundation. During the event, Antonio Padovano, Project Coordinator, delivered a compelling presentation on behalf of the consortium in front of the PRIMA European Partnership leadership, scientific coordinators, and project partners funded by the EU PRIMA call across the Mediterranean region. The event featured valuable discussions on reporting, communication strategies, and fostering synergies among projects.

CERERE Project Engages in Cross-Fertilization Session at La Laguna University

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Our CERERE Project Coordinator, Antonio Padovano, recently participated in an inspiring special session at La Laguna University, joining forces with fellow PRIMA project leaders from GREENDRIEDFRUITS, TECHONEY, and SMALLDERS.

This collaborative session provided a platform for sharing valuable insights and experiences, strengthening connections across innovation projects within the Mediterranean region. The cross-fertilization of ideas between these projects highlighted new opportunities for advancing sustainable agriculture and agrifood supply chains.

The CERERE research project proudly partnered with Slow Food to enhance the resilience of agrifood supply chains, protect local cereal varieties, and support producers across the Mediterranean.

CERERE – TERRA MADRE Event

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The CERERE research project proudly partnered with Slow Food to enhance the resilience of agrifood supply chains, protect local cereal varieties, and support producers across the Mediterranean.
At the Terra Madre 2024 event, representatives from CERERE had the opportunity to engage with cereal cooperatives from Tunisia and Egypt, fostering regional collaboration aimed at strengthening sustainable food systems. The event highlighted the vital role of local, sustainable agriculture, inspiring further efforts in innovation and sustainability. CERERE partners are eagerly looking forward to Terra Madre 2026, where they will continue to champion these important initiatives in agrifood supply chains.

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