Newsletter Issue 8 of the BIOVALUE project

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the grant agreement number 101000499. © COPYRIGHT NEWSLETTER Magazine 8 ISSUE September 2025 FORK-TO-FARM AGENT-BASED SIMULATION TOOL AUGMENTING BIODIVERSITY IN THE AGRI-FOOD VALUE CHAIN BioValue Project App: Now in App Stores Discover the E-Learning Modules Project Highlights & Achievements Closing Words: Thank You from BioValue Contents th ´ The BioValue Project App makes it easy to learn about the project and get involved. Free on the Apple App Store and Google Play, the app encourages active engagement—users can explore, share, and rate recipes with lesserknown crops, interact with the BioValue Chef Chat for advice and recipe ideas, and access nutritional information derived from project research. A promotional video, created by AXIA Innovation, highlights how the app works and its innovative features. The app stands as a key project outcome, spreading sustainable cooking and eating habits. DISCOVER THE BIOVALUE PROJECT APP 1.Introducing the BioValue Project App BIODIVERSITY 2 WATCH THE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE HERE ·Download the app in the Apple App Store HERE ·Download the app in the Google Play Store HERE ´ BIODIVERSITY 3 1.Introducing the BioValue Project App Let’s see briefly what the BioValue App offers: It is designed to engage users in the project’s goals by promoting food biodiversity through interactive features. Users can explore, share, and rate innovative recipes made with underutilized crops. The app includes the BioValue Chef Chat, an AI-powered chatbot that suggests recipe ideas, answers questions about the crops and recipes, and provides nutritional information based on project research. The app is free to download from the Apple App Store and Google Play, making access easy for anyone interested in sustainable cooking and biodiversity. ´ BIODIVERSITY Swipe to Explore BioValue’s Focus Crops Crops like: Buckwheat Nutritious and eco-friendly, buckwheat supports sustainable farming and healthy diets. Lathyrus A resilient legume that promotes food security and agricultural biodiversity. Lentils Protein-rich pulses that enhance soil health and offer nutritious food options. Swipe through to discover how these crops contribute to biodiversity, sustainability, and innovation in the food system. 4 1.Introducing the BioValue Project App BIOVALUE PROJECT RECIPES AND USER RECIPES In this section, discover delicious recipes shared by the BioValue team as well as recipes uploaded by app users from across the community. Each recipe highlights at least one underutilized crop, showcasing creative ways to incorporate these nutritious and sustainable ingredients into everyday cooking. Whether traditional or innovative, these recipes invite you to experiment, share, and celebrate the rich diversity of our food heritage. ´ Let’s get interactive! Upload your favorite recipe—maybe a traditional dish from your country—and share it with the BioValue community. Together, we can celebrate diversity and discover delicious ways to enjoy underutilized crops. Your recipe could inspire others and help promote sustainable, nutritious food across Europe. Join the movement and be part of BioValue’s culinary network! BIODIVERSITY 5 1.Introducing the BioValue Project App ´ BIODIVERSITY 6 1.Introducing the BioValue Project App Share your recipe! Upload your favorite dish and join the BioValue community in celebrating diverse, nutritious foods. LETS GET INTERACTIVE ! Rate this recipe! Let us know what you think and help others discover delicious dishes. Stay Connected with BioValue on Social Media All our social media accounts are integrated into the BioValue app to keep you up to date effortlessly. Visit our LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X accounts to stay connected with the latest news, events, and community stories. Don’t miss out on exclusive videos and tutorials on our YouTube channel— discover more about biodiversity, recipes, and project insights with just a tap. Follow us and be part of the BioValue journey! ´ BIODIVERSITY 7 1.Introducing the BioValue Project App The BioValue Chef Chat is an interactive chatbot built using OpenAI technology, designed specifically to answer questions about the BioValue Project. It’s your smart cooking assistant that suggests recipes featuring underutilized crops and provides detailed nutritional and calorie information. The chatbot is programmed to focus only on BioValue-related topics, so you get accurate and reliable help for exploring sustainable cooking and healthy eating. Try out the BioValue Chef Chatbot! Ask it what to cook with lentils, something sweet? salty? explore the best crops for a summer salad; or get help with gluten-free buckwheat bread recipes. The chatbot gives you practical recipes with full ingredient lists and step-by-step instructions. It stays focused on BioValue’s underutilized crops, helping you cook sustainably while discovering new flavors. Give it a go and get inspired! Learn with BioValue E-Learning Modules The BioValue app offers a set of interactive e-learning modules designed to deepen your understanding of underutilized crops and sustainable food systems. These modules guide you step-by-step through the BioValue Tool, cultivation techniques, and farming practices that support biodiversity. The modules combine images, quizzes, and practical tips to make learning easy and engaging for everyone—from farmers to food enthusiasts. Explore the e-learning section to enhance your knowledge and become a champion of sustainable agriculture and diverse diets! The BioValue Team has created three comprehensive e-learning modules to help you learn how to grow, use, and promote underutilized crops sustainably and practically: By clicking on the E-Learning Modules menu in the app, you will be taken directly to our website where you can access and interactively complete these modules. Each module combines videos, quizzes, and practical guidance to make learning engaging and easy. Start exploring today and gain valuable knowledge to support biodiversity and sustainable food systems! Complete the BioValue e-learning modules and receive an official certificate recognizing your achievement. This certificate highlights your knowledge of sustainable agriculture, underutilized crops, and biodiversity-friendly farming practices. 2.Discover the E-Learning Modules 8 1 2 3 BIOVALUE TOOL BIOVALUE CULTIVATION TECHNIQUES BIOVALUE FARMING SYSTEMS Learn how to use the BioValue Tool to assess and boost the value of underutilized crops in the agri-food value chain. Discover sustainable and practical cultivation methods for growing underutilized crops effectively. Explore farming systems that support biodiversity and the integration of underutilized crops for resilient agriculture. Development of the BioValue Tool A dynamic, customizable “fork-to-farm” agent-based simulation tool was developed to model biodiversity impact and value throughout the agri-food chain, fostering the integration of underutilized, genetically diverse crops. 3.Project Highlights, Achievements 9 Certification and traceability Traceability from the farm to the market has been tested in a number of agricultural products and the experience made in these projects will be implemented in the BioValue project. Bringing Biodiversity Closer to You A key achievement of BioValue is bringing biodiversity closer to people. The project promotes underutilized crops through tasty recipes, a user-friendly app, engaging YouTube videos, and events hosted by the BioValue team. These efforts inspire both consumers and food professionals to choose diverse, sustainable foods that support biodiversity and farming. Comprehensive Multi-Country Analysis 7 case studies and data collection took place across 8 countries, informing policy recommendations and strategies based on diverse environmental, social, and economic contexts. Engaging Stakeholders and Knowledge Exchange BioValue actively involved policymakers, researchers, industry actors, and civil society through workshops and events to share knowledge, promote best practices, and support the uptake of biodiversityfriendly policies.