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València celebrates the first donation of the REDONA project to combat food waste

The REDONA project, a pioneering initiative to reduce food waste in Mercavalència, has made its first official donation: 100 kg of potatoes delivered by Frutas Rovi to Casa Caridad. This milestone marks the beginning of a strategic collaboration between wholesalers and social organizations to redirect surplus food to those who need it most. This trial also helped consolidate the process of posting, accepting, and collecting products, establishing the basic procedure for how this organizational innovation will operate in the fruit and vegetable market. Key process elements were refined, such as the need for immediate publication and collection, with stricter schedules to ensure freshness and food use. The success of this first donation demonstrates REDONA’s potential to transform surplus food management in València, fostering a healthier, more sustainable, and more caring city.

REDONA is officially presented as a model of innovation and sustainability against food waste

On March 26, the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) hosted the event “REDONA: Innovation and sustainability against food waste,” held in memory of Gloria Bigné, a key figure in promoting fairer and more sustainable food systems through the Tierra Ciudadana Chair. During the session, the REDONA project was officially introduced to the public. This food donation platform is already operating in Mercavalència, connecting surplus products from the agri-food chain with social entities such as Casa Caridad, giving a second life to goods discarded for commercial reasons but still suitable for consumption. The event, held at the Faculty of Business Administration and Management, was opened by Professor Norat Roig, principal investigator of the REDONA project. The opening included a presentation by Débora Domingo, Vice-Rector for Sustainable Campus Development, focused on circular economy initiatives at the university. One of the most emotional moments was the tribute to Gloria Bigné, a key advocate of ecological transition and coordinator for over a decade of the Tierra Ciudadana Chair, led by Professor José María García Álvarez-Coque. The day continued with a roundtable titled “Innovative solutions against food waste in the Mercas: The REDONA case in Mercavalència”, moderated by Norat Roig and featuring Francesc J. Cervera (UPV), Ángeles Hernández (Mercavalència), Guadalupe Ferrer (Casa Caridad), and Lidia García (València Innovation Capital). The panel discussed project progress, highlighting REDONA’s positive impact in the city and its potential to expand to other areas of the local food system. The event concluded with a space for dialogue and reflection among participating organizations, reaffirming a shared commitment to reducing food waste, urban sustainability, and social cohesion in València. REDONA is thus established as a strategic project for València, aligned with the city’s climate goals and carrying a strong social dimension, replicable in other territories seeking to reduce food waste through innovation and public-social collaboration.

REDONA strengthens its roadmap with València Innovation Capital and the City Council of València

The REDONA project, funded under the València 2030 Climate Mission, held a key coordination meeting at the Universitat Politècnica de València with representatives from València Innovation Capital and the City Council of València. During the session, the technical and financial progress of the project was reviewed, outlining achievements and adjusting the strategy in light of various limiting factors. The next steps were also defined, including presentation events, training actions, pilot donations, and the scaling up of the system. REDONA thus continues to make solid progress toward a technological solution that is both efficient and socially just for the redistribution of food surplus in Mercavalència.

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