FISSH

The food industry and agriculture are essential drivers of job creation and economic growth in European regions. They also play a key role in the EU's ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, supported by landmark initiatives like the EU Green Deal and the Farm to Fork Strategy. The recent global crisis has underscored the critical importance of resilient and secure food supply chains for the well-being of European citizens.

A Need for Sustainable Food Systems

At the heart of future food systems is the concept of sustainable development, which must be addressed at every stage of the food production process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) dominate the food sector in many regions, yet these businesses often lack the resources, expertise, and tools to tackle the challenges associated with sustainability.

FISSH Project: Supporting SMEs on the Path to Sustainability

This is where the FISSH project—Food Industry SMEs’ Sustainability Support and Help—comes into play. The project's primary mission is to assist food businesses in five partner regions in improving their sustainability practices through knowledge exchange and the sharing of best practices.

FISSH focuses on key areas such as developing sustainable business models, enhancing the sustainability of production processes and product value chains, and gaining insight into consumer perspectives on sustainable food choices.

A Diverse Group of Partners

The FISSH project brings together seven core partners and one associated policy authority from across Europe. These partners represent a wide range of expertise and perspectives:

• Organization for Local Development ANATOLIKI S.A. (Greece),
• Regional Development Fund of Central Macedonia (Greece),
• Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (Finland),
• Regional Council of South Ostrobothnia (Finland),
• Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship (Poland),
• Economic Council of East Flanders (Belgium),
• Coimbra Region Intermunicipal Community (Portugal).