<p>➀ A German-Danish research group is working on a novel freshness sensor for meat and fish in the PRECISE project. The researchers aim to determine the shelf life of meat and fish using a new 'Electronic Nose' and thus predict precisely to prevent tons of food from being wasted. Experts from TH Lübeck are part of the research project and are currently testing and optimizing the freshness sensor at the CoSA Competence Center. The researchers are funded with 1.885.263 Euro by the EU Interreg Germany-Denmark program until March 31, 2026.</p><p>➁ The current methods to determine if meat or fish is still edible involve trained personnel using their nose to check for freshness and expensive, time-consuming microbiological analyses that take days to produce results. What is lacking is a technical solution that can accurately and quickly determine and predict how long meat and fish can be stored.</p><p>➂ The project aims to save up to 25,000 tons of meat and fish from waste. The team, led by Roana de Oliveira Hansen from SDU, brings experience in sensor development. The CoSA team at TH Lübeck contributes to the prediction of shelf life. The Fraunhofer ISIT in Itzehoe produces the piezoelectric cantilever sensors, while the Danish startup AmiNIC brings expertise in prototyping and software updates based on partner data.</p>