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Twin Green & Digital Transition: sustainability and digitization in the food and beverage sector

21 October 2024 - 31 October 2025

The food and beverage sector is at a crossroads of sustainability and digitization. New sustainability regulations, increasing customer expectations, and the need to operate more efficiently are making this transition urgent. The Twin Green & Digital Transition project, led by Burcu Kör from the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, focuses on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this sector. By strategically deploying digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), this project helps companies to operate more sustainably and remain competitive. 

Goal of this project 

The project offers concrete solutions to the challenges of SME companies, including: 

  • Developing digital tools, such as AI-driven analysis tools, to integrate sustainability into business operations. 

  • Strengthening business models through digital dynamic capabilities and a renewed digital framework. 

  • Sharing best practices and practical guidelines to accelerate the adoption of technology in sustainability. 

Through this approach, companies can operate more efficiently, comply with new regulations, and simultaneously respond to the growing demand for sustainable products. 

Methodology 

The project combines practice-oriented research, education, and collaboration: 

  • Phase 1: Creating a baseline  

  • Sustainability and digitization audits at participating companies. 

  • Pilot projects to identify challenges and opportunities. 

  • Phase 2: Development of solutions  

  • An External Enablers Framework for challenges and opportunities. 

  • A DES-toolbox (Digital-Enabled Sustainability) with practical tools and AI solutions. 

  • Phase 3: Education and implementation  

  • Workshops and educational materials for SMEs. 

  • Documentation of successful practical examples. 

Team 

  • Burcu Kör 

Collaboration & partners 

The project brings together expertise from universities, NGOs, and entrepreneurs, including: 

  • Hogeschool Utrecht 

  • Zuyd Hogeschool 

  • Stichting Boeren voor Buren 

  • BioNippy Technologies 

  • Local2Local and others