REACTION at “Projects to policy” seminar in Brussels
The Projects to Policy Seminar (PPS) is an annual event organized by the European Commission (specifically the European Research Executive Agency (REA) and DG HOME)
06/15/2026
The food chain sector is vulnerable: accidental events of contamination and intentional threat attacks can have cross-border impacts.
While successful efforts have been posed in the food safety and food security arena, the food defence sector urgently requires additional attention.
REACTION project is an EU-funded project which aims to increase Europe’s resilience against food threats through cost-efficient threats identification tools, the development of artificial intelligence (AI)-based monitoring and management tools, the increase of cooperation and awareness regarding food defence within experts and public audience.
The project is composed of 13 partners, 12 from Europe and 1 from South America. The 13 REACTION project partners combine their diverse experiences and expertise to address the issue of food defence in a holistic and more effective way.
REACTION is here to strengthen Europe’s food defence capability and respond to intentional malicious attacks.
By combining advanced monitoring technologies, AI, and cross-sector collaboration, REACTION will develop tools that enable early detection, rapid assessment, and effective response to both accidental and intentional contamination events.
Data-Driven Monitoring
Smart data integration and real-time monitoring tools will detect early signals of chemical and biological threats across the food chain.
AI-Supported Decision Platform
The use of AI will enhance threat analysis, speed up decision-making, and support coordinated response across European stakeholders.
Collaborative Food Network Defence
A European-led expert forum will connect authorities, industry, and research to share knowledge and strengthen food defence capabilities.
Public Awareness Awakening
A well-designed information campaign will be developed to increase the public awareness on potential malicious threats and food defence.
The REACTION project is composed of a world-class network of companies and organizations active in the field of food defence.
Stay updated on REACTION’s progress, events, and news — from kick-off meetings and international workshops to new research findings, scientific publications, and awareness campaigns.
The Projects to Policy Seminar (PPS) is an annual event organized by the European Commission (specifically the European Research Executive Agency (REA) and DG HOME)
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