GMP+ International is working together with Wageningen Food Safety Research, SGS, Cargill, Alltech and the Committee of Grain Traders to develop an early warning system for early detection of the presence of mycotoxins in cereal grains.

The project, entitled Early warning of mycotoxins in European grain supply chain using machine learning and big data, focuses on cereals of European origin. The aim is the early prediction of – and control of – mycotoxin formation in cereal crops. Big data, machine learning and existing prediction models are being used to develop the early warning tool, and new prediction models for mycotoxins are also being developed. The system is intended for various stakeholders in the supply chain, such as traders, food and feed producers, government agencies, and farmers.

The system under development allows for the early prediction of the presence of mycotoxins during the harvest. The system warns of the presence of high levels of mycotoxins and also offers recommendations for mycotoxin control, such as additional mycotoxin tests or isolating contaminated batches. As such, the early warning tool can also contribute to reducing waste and unexpected costs.

The four-year project started on April 1, 2023. In this Public Private Partnership (PPP), Wageningen Food Safety Research works together with SGS, Cargill, Alltech, GMP+ International and the Committee of Grain Traders. Wageningen Food Safety Research is the driving force in terms of content.