This report presents insights from the user‑centered evaluation of FoodCycle.ai, an AI‑driven decision‑making tool designed to support circular economy strategies in the food sector. Based on a cross‑industry testing webinar involving stakeholders from business, civil society, research, and public administration, the report highlights key findings, strengths, and improvement potentials, offering valuable lessons for the digital transformation of sustainable food value chains. This report was created within the CEFoodCycle project.