On 2 June 2026, six finalists from Romania, Slovakia, Netherlands, Greece, North Macedonia, and Germany came together for the FOODPrint Innovation Factory Contest, presenting their bold ideas to tackle real-world food sustainability challenges.

From reducing food waste to promoting sustainable consumption, participants showed their innovative, practical, and impactful solutions to food sustainability related issues.

Their ideas were evaluated by a distinguished panel of 9 jury members, including educators, innovators, artists, social entrepreneurs, global partners, and sustainability experts.

A special congratulations to Team Romania for emerging as the winner of the Innovation Factory Contest! Their innovative solution, dedication, and vision for a more sustainable food future truly stood out.

The Innovation Factory was more than a competition. It was a platform for young changemakers to turn ideas into action and help shape a more sustainable future for food systems across Europe.

Congratulations to all finalists for their creativity, passion, and commitment to positive change, and thank you to our jury members and partners for making this inspiring event possible.