Transforming how people eat is not a single-track endeavour. It requires rethinking not just what is on the plate, but how knowledge travels: how it reaches people, resonates with them, and motivates change in their daily lives. Within SWITCH, we have been exploring multiple roads toward this goal: from community-based interventions in regional Food Hubs, to data-driven tools, to digital experiences designed to make sustainable eating feel relevant and accessible to everyone.

Miso is one of those explorations. A conversational AI companion developed within the project, Miso investigates how dialogue-based interfaces can support people in learning about sustainable and healthy diets by adapting to different cultural contexts, communication styles, and levels of prior knowledge. The premise is simple: good information, delivered in the right way, can shift how people think and act around food.

What can Miso do?

🌱 Teach how to make the most of seasonal, fresh, local ingredients.
🌍 Give tips on sustainable food choices and waste reduction.
🏷️ Show you how to decode food labels and understand certifications.
🥗 Propose practical ways to nourish your body while caring for the planet.

Why Miso?

With so much information about food out there, making the right choices can feel overwhelming. Miso explains the principles behind healthy and sustainable eating by offering easy-to-follow guidance, fun activities, and practical tips tailored to your needs, all in just a few minutes a day.

Coming soon

The research behind Miso, spanning conversational design, cultural adaptation, and AI-supported behaviour change, is currently being prepared for publication. More details on the findings, methodology, and outcomes will be shared soon.