The REDONA project, promoted by the Universitat Politècnica de València with the aim of reducing food waste at Mercavalència, has started its first pilot tests of food donations this week. This phase marks an important milestone in the implementation of a system that will allow surplus food to be redistributed to social entities efficiently, safely, and in a coordinated manner.
During these initial trials, the logistics circuit, product traceability, and handling protocols are being validated, ensuring that the entire process complies with the recently approved regulations on food waste.
REDONA thus continues its path steadily, reinforcing the commitment of Mercavalència and its wholesale operators to a more sustainable and supportive model. The project involves active collaboration with Casa Caridad, a prominent social organization in València, Mercavalència operators such as Frutas Rovi, and Mercavalència itself. It is currently in a full phase of technical evaluation and operational adjustment.
In the coming weeks, the trials are expected to be extended to new operators and the first donations carried out, with the goal of establishing a permanent surplus food donation system that can be replicated in other wholesale markets.