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Strengthening European Food Chain Sustainability by Quality and Procurement Policy

Description du projet

Un coup de pouce pour la qualité des aliments et les chaînes d’approvisionnement

L’amélioration des systèmes de qualité alimentaire (SQA), des marchés publics de denrées alimentaires (MPDA) et des circuits courts d’approvisionnement alimentaire (CCA) en Europe est un défi pressant. Pour résoudre ce problème, le projet Strength2Food, financé par l’UE, a vu le jour avec pour objectif d’améliorer l’efficacité de ces composants vitaux par la recherche, l’innovation et les démonstrations. Mené par un consortium de 30 partenaires issus de 11 pays de l’UE et de quatre pays tiers, Strength2Food quantifie les impacts économiques, environnementaux et sociaux des SQA, des MPDA et des CCA. Il évalue l’influence des politiques de MPDA sur la nutrition scolaire. Grâce à des initiatives pilotes et à l’échange de connaissances, ce projet vise à promouvoir un système alimentaire européen durable et résistant. Sur la base de leurs conclusions, l’équipe de Strength2Food mènera six initiatives pilotes ciblant les régions moins développées et en transition.

Objectif

Strength2Food is a 5-year, €6.9 million project to improve the effectiveness of EU food quality schemes (FQS), public sector food procurement (PSFP) and to stimulate Short Food Supply Chains (SFSC) through research, innovation and demonstration activities. Our 30-partner consortium representing 11 EU and 4 non-EU countries combines leading academic, communication, SME and stakeholder organisations to ensure a multi-actor approach. It will undertake case study-based quantitative research to measure economic, environmental and social impacts of FQS, PSFP and SFSC. The impact of PSFP policies on balanced nutrition in schools will also be assessed. Primary research will be complemented by advanced econometric analysis of existing datasets to determine impacts of FQS and SFSC participation on farm performance and survival, as well as understand price transmission and trade patterns. Consumer knowledge, confidence in, valuation and use of FQS labels and products will be assessed via cross-national survey, ethnographic and virtual supermarket-based research. Lessons from the research will be applied and verified in 6 pilot initiatives, focusing on less-developed and transition regions. These initiatives bring together academic and non-academic stakeholder partners in action research. The six pilot actions are: a school meals initiative to improve the nutritional outcomes and economic benefits for local agri-food producers; in-store trials (undertaken with a grocery retailer) to upscale sales of local produce; a scheme to stimulate a sustainable SFSC that adds value to the fishing community; and pilot actions to expand regional food labelling; increase sales of FQS products in non-traditional markers; and improve returns to local producers at food fairs and farmers’ markets (via a smartphone app). Project impact will be maximised through a knowledge exchange platform, hybrid forums, school educational resources, a Massive Open Online Course and practitioner recommendations.

Appel à propositions

H2020-SFS-2014-2015

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Sous appel

H2020-SFS-2015-2

Coordinateur

UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Contribution nette de l'UE
€ 739 643,75
Adresse
KINGS GATE
NE1 7RU Newcastle Upon Tyne
Royaume-Uni

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Région
North East (England) Northumberland and Tyne and Wear Tyneside
Type d’activité
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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Coût total
€ 744 143,75

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