Objectives:
The UglyFruitsNOT! project responds to this challenge by developing an innovative educational programme for VET trainers and teachers involved in the training of professionals in the food supply chain in order to

1. create knowledge and awareness among them about the importance of retaining these products in the economy in order to stimulate a reduction in food waste,
2. to emphasise the important role of „ugly“ fruit and vegetables in reducing fruit and vegetable waste in the context of sustainable production and consumption, and
3. become „ambassadors“ for consumers by raising their awareness of the importance of „ugly“ fruit and vegetables in reducing waste in the context of sustainable consumption.

The project’s target group is therefore vocational trainers, teachers and instructors:

• The aim is to provide vocational trainers, teachers and trainers with well-founded competences to offer training courses for professionals in the food supply chain that focus on the importance of reducing „ugly“ fruit and vegetable waste in the context of sustainable consumption.
• Another goal is the implementation and evaluation of an UglyFruitsNOT! – training programme for vocational trainers.
• One focus is on supporting educational efforts in the context of digitalised and creative learning and training via an e-learning platform and modules with digital interactive stories for the professional development of VET trainers.
• The development of a curricular concept and a handbook for vocational trainers is also being implemented.
• The aim is to give vocational trainers a key role in helping to shape sustainable development values in the food supply chain and sustainable consumption among experts.