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06.07.2026 – Other

EIP-AGRI Practice Abstract - Overcoming barriers to sharing food-related personal data: practical insights for practitioners

By Grossi, Francesca

This document presents findings from SPOON's research (literature review and focus groups across six European Citizen Science Labs) on why citizens hesitate to share food-related personal data, and outlines the trust-building, transparency and governance conditions that increase participation and data quality.

06.07.2026 – Other

EIP-AGRI Practice Abstract | Citizen Science Labs engaging citizens to transform food systems

By Larraga, Òscar, Urioste, Sergio

This document describes the six Citizen Science Labs (CSLs) of the SPOON project, explaining how each one engages citizens across different European territories (Braunschweig, Thessaloniki, Turin, Bruges, Valencia, Pomurje) to address local food consumption challenges, along with the key elements and obstacles involved in implementing this participatory approach.

06.07.2026 – Other

EIP-AGRI Practice Abstract | Guidelines for implementation and replication of Citizen Science Labs

By Larraga, Òscar, Urioste, Sergio

This document outlines the core methodological pillars, challenges and recommendations for setting up and replicating SPOON's Citizen Science Labs, participatory structures combining citizen science and living labs to co-create food-related solutions across six European territories.

09.04.2026 – Other

Sticker "Like food? Join Spoon"

By Fondazione ICONS

Stickers for printing and distribution at events.

09.04.2026 – Other

Sticker "Responsible food lover"

By Fondazione ICONS

Sticker for printing and distribution at events.

09.04.2026 – Poster

SPOON Leaflet - Spanish version

By Fondazione ICONS

Spanish version of the SPOON leaflet outlining the project's mission, methodology and demo sites.

09.04.2026 – Poster

SPOON Leaflet - Italian version

By Fondazione ICONS

Italian version of the SPOON leaflet outlining the project's mission, methodology and demo sites.

09.04.2026 – Poster

SPOON Leaflet - Greek version

By Fondazione ICONS

A Greek version of the SPOON leaflet outlining the project's mission, methodology and demo sites.

09.04.2026 – Poster

SPOON Leaflet - German version

By Fondazione ICONS

A German version of the SPOON leaflet outlining the project's mission, methodology and demo sites.

09.04.2026 – Poster

SPOON Leaflet - Dutch version

By Fondazione ICONS

A Dutch version of the SPOON leaflet outlining the project's mission, methodology and demo sites.

24.03.2026 – Project deliverable

D1.1 Insights into barriers for sharing personal data related to food

By Grossi, Francesca, Hafiz, Ahmad, Bloch von Blottnitz, Michael

This report presents the results of a consumer research study within the SPOON project, which investigated the main barriers and enablers influencing the sharing of food-related personal data in the context of citizen science initiatives. This research applied a mixed-methods approach combining a scoping review of 41 academic publications with qualitative validation through focus groups conducted across six Citizen Science Labs in Europe.

*This deliverable has not yet been officially approved by the European Commission and should be considered a draft. 

24.03.2026 – Project deliverable

D5.2 SPOON Monitoring toolkit

By Haindlmaier, Gudrun, Neuberger, Sabine, Soloviy, Vitaliy, Knöbel, Surya, Wepner, Beatrix

The SPOON Monitoring Toolkit complements the D5.1 SPOON Evaluation framework with templates and monitoring methods to ensure streamlined implementation of data collection and monitoring activities.
It is a practical reference for all SPOON partners on how to ensure smooth and effective monitoring and evaluation, including baseline evaluation, and specific activities for CSL iterations, also providing a foundation for formative evaluation and final evaluation.

*This deliverable has not yet been officially approved by the European Commission and should be considered a draft. 

19.06.2026 – Project deliverable

D7.2 Communication and Dissemination plan V2, including clustering activities

By Francescutto, Sofia, Serramondi, Simona, Barrese, Lia, Valverde, Edgar

This document presents the updated version of the Communication and Dissemination (C&D) Strategy of the SPOON project. Its primary objective is to provide both a comprehensive update on the activities carried out so far and a structured planning of upcoming actions aimed at effectively promoting project activities and results.

*This deliverable has not yet been officially approved by the European Commission and should be considered a draft. 

19.06.2026 – Project deliverable

D5.2 SPOON Monitoring Toolkit

By Haindlmaier, Gudrun, Neuberger, Sabine, Soloviy, Vitaliy, Knöbel, Surya, Wepner, Beatrix

The SPOON Monitoring Toolkit complements the D5.1 SPOON Evaluation framework with templates and monitoring methods to ensure streamlined implementation of data collection and monitoring activities.

*This deliverable has not yet been officially approved by the European Commission and should be considered a draft. 

19.06.2026 – Project deliverable

D1.1 Insight into barriers for sharing personal data related to food

By Grossi, Francesca, Hafiz, Ahmad, Bloch von Blottnitz, Michael

This report presents the results of a consumer research study within the SPOON project, which investigated the main barriers and enablers influencing the sharing of food-related personal data in the context of citizen science initiatives.

*This deliverable has not yet been officially approved by the European Commission and should be considered a draft. 

12.01.2026 – Project deliverable

D2.3 SWOT Analysis of existing tools/platforms for sharing food data

By Štraus, Saša, Bunderla, Miran

This report presents a comprehensive SWOT analysis of digital tools relevant to citizen engagement in sustainable food systems.
The analysis outlines key opportunities for the SPOON digital toolset, such as integrating domain-specific features, ensuring interoperability, and aligning with European data ethics. It also highlights systemic risks like digital exclusion and institutional resistance. 

*This deliverable has not yet been officially approved by the European Commission and should be considered a draft. 

14.01.2026 – Project deliverable

D2.4 Data Governance Framework

By Zhang, Xuelin, Maes, Eva

This deliverable presents the first version of the SPOON Data Governance Framework, developed to ensure
trustworthy, interoperable, and citizen-centered data governance within the SPOON digital toolset. The
framework builds upon European Union data regulations, especially GDPR policies.
It is structured around five key principles: User Control, GDPR Compliance, Transparency and Trust, Ethical Handling, and Scalability and Interoperability.

*This deliverable has not yet been officially approved by the European Commission and should be considered a draft. 

14.01.2026 – Project deliverable

D3.1 Handbook for implementation and replication of Citizen Science Labs and Behavioural Change Interventions

By Larraga, Òscar, Salas Seoane, Nora

This deliverable describes the main sets of activities to be carried out by the SPOON Citizen Science Labs in 6 European pilot regions following the SPOON methodological framework. The framework combines Citizen Science and Living
Labs methodologies. CSLs will firstly implement Citizen Science projects to then co-design Behavioural Change Interventions to contribute to reach improved food systems in each region.

*This deliverable has not yet been officially approved by the European Commission and should be considered a draft. 

 

14.01.2026 – Project deliverable

D5.1 SPOON Evaluation Framework

By Soloviy, Vitaliy, Knöbel, Surya, Haindlmaier, Gudrun, Wepner, Beatrix, Neuberger, Sabine

The SPOON Evaluation Framework (SEF) outlines how partners and stakeholders will create and evaluate project impact. SEF is based on a transformation-oriented approach that embraces complexity, while remaining practical, and focuses on learning and enhancing impact potential. SEF covers the evaluation of the project with a particular focus on key project activities such as the Citizen Science Labs, the Digital Toolset, as well as Behaviour Change Interventions. 

*This deliverable has not yet been officially approved by the European Commission and should be considered a draft. 

14.01.2026 – Project deliverable

D6.1 Exploitation plan

By Valverde Estrella, Edgar

The plan outlines the project’s stepwise exploitation strategy, including the use of a shared KER master file, Innovation Radar-inspired maturity assessment, and IP foreground tracking. It also explores synergies with relevant EU-funded initiatives and presents a forward-looking trends analysis to contextualise SPOON’s potential for long-term impact.  

*This deliverable has not yet been officially approved by the European Commission and should be considered a draft. 

14.01.2026 – Project deliverable

D7.1 Communication and Dissemination Plan

By Valverde, Edgar, Serio, Chiara, Falsini, Marta, FRANCESCUTTO, SOFIA, Jabbarpour, Jasmin

The report sets the initial plan of the Communication and Dissemination (C&D) strategy to effectively promote and foster project SPOON activities and results. It outlines the processes and activities in terms of communication and dissemination to be implemented in order to contribute to the maximization of impact on the actors of food value chain. 

*This deliverable has not yet been officially approved by the European Commission and should be considered a draft. 

14.01.2026 – Project deliverable

D8.4 Data Management Plan and Ethics Report

By Zhang, Xuelin

This deliverable presents the first version of the Data Management Plan (DMP) for the SPOON project. This formal document provides a framework and overview for how data will be handled during and after the SPOON project. The objective of this DMP is to detail what data will be generated by the project. It also specifies the standards and methodologies for data collection and management, as well as strategies to ensure that data will be made findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR principles). 

*This deliverable has not yet been officially approved by the European Commission and should be considered a draft. 

10.10.2025 – Poster

SPOON Roll-up

By Fondazione ICONS

Our roll-up to showcase SPOON at public events. 

09.10.2025 – Poster

SPOON Leaflet

By Fondazione ICONS

A digital version of the SPOON leaflet outlining the project's mission, methodology and demo sites.

08.07.2025 – Poster

SPOON visual kit

By Fondazione ICONS

This visual kit includes the SPOON logo and guidelines for the correct use of our visual identity.