Region of Central Macedonia, Working Group Gastronomy and Culture in Agri-Food

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1 Region of Central Macedonia, Working Group Gastronomy and Culture in Agri-Food FOOD SAFETY ANNUAL CONFERENCE European Region for Innovation in Agriculture, Food and Forestry ERIAFF network

2 Region of Central Macedonia Region of Central Macedonia 2nd largest region in Greece, 17,2% of Greece s Population, The Region of Central richest 1987Macedonia contains the Country s 2010 collection of agricultural products (Fruits, vegetables, cereals, meat, fisheries, honey, cheese) Establishment of sector participates Regions in Greece Our primary by 26% in primary sector at national level Kallikratis Reform - Greek Regions grossin the value added current format of the Reinforcing capacities and developing tools for Action Plans in Region of Central Macedonia The Covenant of Mayors Community: Coordinated local action as a blueprint for national policy frameworks

3 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

4 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)

5 ERIAFF Working Group Gastronomy and Culture in Agri-Food Project Title: Food, Gastronomy and new technologies Coordinating Regions: Region of Central Macedonia, Greece Province of North Brabant, Netherlands Member Regions: Agri-Food Capital, Netherlands Region of Tuscany, Italy Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy Parco Agroalimentare di San Daniele, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy Abruzzo Region, Italy Regional Council of Lapland, Finland Maribor Development Agency, Podravje Region, Slovenia Alfred Nobel Science Park AB, Orebro Region, Sweden

6 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, the technologies and innovations. The mapping analysis will be exploited under the platform to promote synergies 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 and gastronomic food products in the concept of healthier food offer for the satisfaction of targeted consumer groups needs.

7 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 Proposals for an effective B2B cooperation. Establishment of potential pilot projects through interregional cooperation on Food, Gastronomy and new Technologies.

8 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

9 Region of Central Macedonia, European Entrepreneurial Region 2018 Think Smart Act Fast

10 Region of Central Macedonia, European Entrepreneurial Region 2018 Think Smart Act Fast

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