PARTNERS
The driving forces behind the EU FOODPACT
An alliance of European institutions, businesses, and public bodies working together to redefine sustainability in the agri-food sector.
P1 - CÁMARA OFICIAL DE COMERCIO INDUSTRIA SERVICIOS Y NAVEGACIÓN DE REUS (CC REUS)
The OFFICIAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY, SERVICES AND NAVIGATION OF REUS is a public law corporation founded in 1886 and regulated by current Catalan and Spanish legislation. It brings together around 30,000 companies, self-employed professionals and entrepreneurs from 99 municipalities in the regions of Baix Camp, Conca de Barberà, Priorat, Ribera d’Ebre and Terra Alta. Its mission is to represent and defend the general interests of the business community, foster competitiveness, promote internationalisation, and encourage innovation and collaboration between companies and institutions. The agri-food sector plays a strategic role within the Chamber’s area, with strong specialisation in high-quality products such as wines, olive oils, nuts and fruit and vegetable products, many of them protected by Designations of Origin and with a significant export orientation. The Chamber maintains an extensive network of relationships with companies, public administrations and national and international chamber organisations in order to support economic development and strengthen the international projection of the territory.
P2 - APS POLYGONAL
Polygonal is an education and training agency whose vision combines strong local roots with a European outlook. Its work focuses on digital innovation, agriculture, culture, and social inclusion. The organisation is supported by a multidisciplinary team of project managers, developers, and training experts. Polygonal is based in Cori, a small rural town about 60 km south of Rome. The area is known for its wine and olive oil production, as well as its pastoral traditions. Polygonal acts as a hub and incubator for experiences, events, and educational initiatives. The nonprofit runs two main spaces: • PolisLab, an education and training centre focused on lifelong learning and special educational needs; • Cori Public Library and Historical Archive, managed in cooperation with the Municipality of Cori. Polygonal is a local point of reference for socio-educational and digital design, soft skills development, and territorial promotion.
P3 - Edensol
Founded in 2001 in Tarragona, Edensol is an education and training SME active on a national and international level, whose fundamental pillars are training, technology, and health. The company offers tailor-made services in education, research, and new technologies, thanks to a multidisciplinary team of specialists in pedagogy, psychology, social sciences, and information technology. Edensol is a member of the International E-Learning Association and works on the creation and evaluation of educational projects with international delegations. Accredited by the Employability Service of Catalonia as a consultancy, recruitment, and training centre, Edensol coordinates national and international internships for VET students in business administration and entrepreneurship. Its main lines of action include adult education, health, technology, international projects, and translation services. At a regional level, Edensol collaborates closely with the Employment Department of the Generalitat of Catalonia and the City Council of Reus on professional orientation, up/reskilling, and labor integration programs for adults from disadvantaged groups. It also organizes local campaigns to raise awareness on sustainable/regenerative leadership and system thinking, while providing training for entrepreneurs and HR managers on effective management, recruitment policies, and sustainable practices.
P4 - UNIVERSITY OF AVEIRO (UAV)
University of Aveiro (UAV) is a young Portuguese university founded in 1973 and paved the way for creating teaching offers in several fields. Today, UAV is widely recognised as one of the most innovative universities in Portugal for its teaching and research quality and cooperation with regional and national business. Currently attended by about 13,600 undergraduate students and 3,800 post-graduate students. Every year new students arrive at the UAV from all over the country. They spend years learning with enriching experiences right up to graduation and entering the job market. The UAV welcomes them, helps them to fit in and accompanies them throughout their academic course and beyond, when they blend into the world of work as the professionals of excellence for which they are trained. Its organization and matrix structure, encompassing University and Polytechnic subsystems, stimulates knowledge exchange and cross-contamination between knowledge fields, promoting helpful proximity between teaching and research, which results in a very appealing message for national and international students.
P5 - G.G. EUROSUCCESS CONSULTING LIMITED
Eurosuccess Consulting is a consulting & training organization consisting of a dynamic team of young individuals with expertise in project management, research, and educational development. The company aims to support individuals, enterprises, and organizations regarding the exploitation of various European and National Funds, to develop their strategic objectives and meet their needs. The philosophy of Eurosuccess Consulting is embraced within the following four principles: Execute, Review, Improve, and Redesign, aiming towards a continuous improvement of its counselling and development activities. Due to the vast experience, knowledge and capabilities gained, as well as the established network with public and private bodies in Cyprus and abroad, Eurosuccess Consulting is in position to support any efforts needed for the development of successful proposals, as well as the implementation of innovative projects. Specifically, since the start of its operation, Eurosuccess has been providing support and capacity building for various social groups and organizations, such as VET, businesses, youth, adults, seniors, children, vulnerable groups, prisoners, migrants, and rural communities. Notably, Eurosuccess is an accredited VET Centre by the Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus.
P6 - Cyprus Certification Company (CyCert)
CyCert operates in the fields of management systems certification, training programs, examination centers, CE marking, and personnel certification. CyCert implements a Quality Management System in accordance with the requirements of several ISO standards. CyCert also operates a Training Academy approved by the national authority, HDRA, and is a member of the IQNET Academy, offering all IQNET Academy-approved training programs. In addition, CyCert provides certification of persons according to the ISO/IEC 17024 standard, as well as certification of training programs and curricula.
P7 - Samband sveitarfélaga á Suðurnesjum (SSS)
Samband sveitarfélaga á Suðurnesjum (SSS) is the Federation of Municipalities in the Sudurnes region in southwest Iceland. SSS is the formal cooperation platform of four municipalities on the Reykjanes Peninsula: Reykjanesbær, Suðurnesjabær, Grindavík, and Vogar. The region is home to around 30.000 inhabitants and serves as Iceland’s main international gateway through Keflavík International Airport. Reykjanes has a diverse economy built around tourism, fisheries, seafood processing, logistics, renewable energy, and food production, with a particularly strong focus on the food and fisheries sectors. The role of the federation is both interest representation on national level and regional coordination and development. The main areas of work include regional planning, economic development and innovation, tourism and environmental affairs. SSS also functions as an umbrella organisation for several joint initiatives, including the Regional Development Agency, Visit Reykjanes and Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark.
P8 - Italienska handelskammaren i Sverige (CC ITALY IN SWEDEN)
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Sweden is a Stockholm-based limited company and part of the worldwide network of Italian Chambers of Commerce Abroad. Its mission is to act as a commercial and institutional bridge between Italy and Sweden, promoting Italian excellence and facilitating economic relations between the two countries. Through its network of Italian and Swedish companies, professionals and organisations, the Chamber supports Italian businesses interested in entering or expanding in the Swedish market, and Swedish companies seeking to collaborate with Italian partners or develop business opportunities related to Italy. Its services include market orientation, partner search, stakeholder engagement and business development support. The Chamber’s expertise covers agri-food, food & wine, tourism and hospitality, MSME internationalisation, and the design and delivery of B2B and B2C events. Among its key initiatives is "Italienska Vindagarna", an annual two-day event in Stockholm combining promotion, knowledge exchange, wine masterclasses, B2B meetings and public tasting sessions. The Chamber also manages the "Ospitalità Italiana nel Mondo" programme in Sweden, a quality certification scheme for Italian restaurants based on recognised standards and measurable indicators, aimed at strengthening the promotion and quality of authentic Italian hospitality.
P9 - BUCOVINA INSTITUTE
Bucovina Institute is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 2011 in Suceava, Romania. It supports the sustainable development of communities in North-East Romania, South-West Ukraine, and the Republic of Moldova through learning partnerships and continuing training programmes for adults. Its fields of activity include entrepreneurship support, financial education, social and vocational development, innovation, accredited employment services, labour market counselling and mediation, and qualifications in areas such as ICT, entrepreneurship, and trainer training. The organisation works extensively with vulnerable groups, including migrants, minorities, people with disabilities, and people affected by poverty, especially in rural areas.
P10 - EMVIO
EMVIO is a non-profit organization focused on social solidarity, culture, environmental protection, and public health. The organization collaborates with municipalities and governmental bodies to promote joint programs and develop the social economy. EMVIO implements environmental, cultural, and social awareness actions, including festivals, conferences, and the digitization of ecological content. It also creates 'knowledge communities' and information banks for volunteers, provides support and consulting for businesses, and empowers vulnerable groups like youth, women, and people with disabilities through self-employment training. Through international initiatives and collaborations with universities, NGOs, and local authorities, EMVIO works to reduce poverty and social exclusion, facilitating access to the knowledge society and creating local employment opportunities in Greece and abroad.
