Region of Central Macedonia, Working Group

Gastronomy and Culture in Agri-FoodFOOD SAFETY 2020

2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

European Region for Innovation in Agriculture, Food and Forestry ERIAFF network

Region of Central Macedonia

1987 2010

Establishment of Regions in Greece

Kallikratis Reform - Greek Regions in the current format

Reinforcing capacities and developing tools for Action Plans in Region of Central MacedoniaThe Covenant of Mayors Community: Coordinated local action as a blueprint for national policy frameworks

Regionof Central Macedonia

2nd largest region in Greece,

17,2% of Greece’s Population,

The Region of Central Macedonia contains the Country’s richest collection of agricultural products (Fruits, vegetables, cereals, meat, fisheries, honey, cheese)

Our primary sector participates by 26% in gross value added of the primary sector at national level

Region of Central Macedonia Strategy for Rural Development

Promote competitiveness of production, processing, promotion and marketing of agri-food products.

Support entrepreneurship and enhance the attractiveness of rural areas.

Strengthen research, technological development and innovation in agriculture and the food industry.

Initiatives of the Region of Central Macedonia to promote the Agri-food Sector

Macedonian Cuisine

Food traditionally produced and consumed at the Region of Central Macedonia

The “Basket of Agricultural Products” of the Region of Central Macedonia.

the Agronutritional Cooperation

the certification of quality products produced within the boundaries of the RCM under the quality certification label “Products of Macedonian Land“

Pilot projects with the cooperation of Stakeholders such as “Rebranding Elatochori”

Region of Central Macedonia Strategy for Rural Development

Initiatives of the Region of Central Macedonia to promote the Agri-food Sector

Active Participation in International Networks

European Region for Innovation in Agriculture, Food and Forestry ERIAFF network

Association of European Regions for Products of Origin –AREPO

European Cultural Tourism Network ECTN

EU Funded projects, Interreg Europe, Horizon 2020,

Formulate action plans for various areas of our economy such as

Innovation In the Agri-food sector though Public Private Partnerships HIGHER –INTERREG EUROPE

Transfer of Innovation from Urban to Rural Areas, RUMORE –INTERREG EUROPE

Circular economy, CESME, BIOREGIO –INTERREG EUROPE

Promotion of Cultural Tourism, CHRISTA, CULTRING INTERREG EUROPE

Deeper Specialization of our RIS3 Strategy, ONLINES3- HORIZON 2020

JRC Smart Specialization Thematic Platforms in Agri-Food sector

High Tech Farming

Nutritional Ingredients

Traceability and Big Data

Food, Gastronomy and new Technologies (proposal)

ERIAFF Working Group “Gastronomy and Culture in Agri-Food”Project Title: Food, Gastronomy and new technologies

• Coordinating Regions:

Region of Central Macedonia, GreeceProvince of North Brabant, Netherlands

• Member Regions:Agri-Food Capital, Netherlands

Region of Tuscany, ItalyRegion of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

Parco Agroalimentare di San Daniele, Friuli Venezia Giulia, ItalyAbruzzo Region, Italy

Regional Council of Lapland, FinlandMaribor Development Agency, Podravje Region, Slovenia

Alfred Nobel Science Park AB, Orebro Region, Sweden

ERIAFF Working Group “Gastronomy and Culture in Agri-Food”Project Title: Food, Gastronomy and new technologies

Main Objectives:• To map and analyze the current situation of the participating Regions

concerning the local, traditional and gastronomic products, thetechnologies and innovations.

• The mapping analysis will be exploited under the platform to promotesynergies and cooperation, particularly for Technology Readiness Level(TRL) around and over 4 in order to boost interregional innovation,cooperation and economic impact based on local, traditional andgastronomic food products in the concept of healthier food offer for thesatisfaction of targeted consumer groups’ needs.

ERIAFF Working Group “Gastronomy and Culture in Agri-Food”Project Title: Food, Gastronomy and new technologies

Proposed activities, next steps, expected results:

• Mapping organised in two steps.• Analysis and Synthesis of the mapping.• Organization of a meeting in the autumn of 2018.• Proposals for an effective B2B cooperation.• Establishment of potential pilot projects through interregional

cooperation on “Food, Gastronomy and new Technologies”.

Region of Central Macedonia, Establishment of an One Stop Liaison Office

A permanent mechanism in the Region to Support Innovation and Entrepreneurship Monitor and Review our Smart Specialization Strategy

Liaison office for Research Institutes and Entrepreneurs

Depository of Good Practices and Studies

Continuous Entrepreneurial Discovery Process

Act as an intermediator for big projects

Region of Central Macedonia,European Entrepreneurial Region 2018

Think Smart – Act Fast

Region of Central Macedonia,European Entrepreneurial Region 2018

Think Smart – Act Fast