

EXUS as partner
MYcotoxin MAnagement (AI)platform To face CC impact on food safety and Human Health
Climate change amplifies food safety risks by fostering the proliferation of pathogens and contaminants in the food supply chain and introducing unfamiliar or novel hazards. The MYMATCH project, will focus on the effects of climate change on a selection of mycotoxins (related to fungi belonging to Aspergillus, Fusarium, and Alternaria) occurring in maize, wheat, tomato, and nuts.
Thanks to a strong and multi-actor partnership, MYMATCH will contribute to
i) the prediction and mitigation of risk related to fungi and mycotoxin occurrence,
ii) the assessment of mycotoxins exposure in humans (concerning different diets) and animals, and
iii) the implementation of proper risk management measures
The created platform will target the Actors: farmers, food industries, policymakers, and consumers.
Impact
The impact of the MYMATCH project lies in its ability to proactively address the growing food safety risks posed by climate change, particularly those related to mycotoxin contamination in key crops such as maize, wheat, tomatoes, and nuts. By integrating advanced predictive modelling, machine learning, and stakeholder-driven co-design, MYMATCH delivers an AI-powered platform that enables early detection, risk assessment, and tailored mitigation strategies for farmers, food industries, and policymakers. This contributes to reducing mycotoxin exposure in humans and animals, supporting compliance with food safety regulations, and safeguarding public health and food system resilience. Furthermore, the project fosters cross-sector collaboration, enhances data interoperability across Europe, and provides a scalable framework for responding to climate-driven biological hazards, thereby strengthening the EU’s capacity for adaptive and evidence-based food risk management.
UNIVERSITA CATTOLICA DEL SACRO CUORE (UCSC)
UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI PARMA (UNIPR)
CONSIGLIO NAZIONALE DELLE RICERCHE (CNR)
EXUS SOFTWARE MONOPROSOPI ETAIRIA PERIORISMENIS EVTHINIS (EXUS),
Partners
NEMZETI ELELMISZERLANC-BIZTONSAGI HIVATAL (NFCSO)
MAIZE RESEARCH INSTITUTE ZEMUN POLJE (MRI)
UNIVERSIDADE DO MINHO (UMINHO)
CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY (CRANFIELD)
VETERINAERINSTITUTTET (NVI)
EUROQUALITY SAS (EQY)
Innovativ Elelmiszeripari Klaszter Kft. (PIEK)
ASOCIACION VALENCIANA DE AGRICULTORES (AVA-ASAJA)