The European project EU FOODPACT aims to support the green and sustainable transition of the agri-food sector by developing training, mentoring, certification support and collaborative learning tools for farmers, managers, workers of agri-food MSMEs, future workers, educational centres and policymakers. The project focuses on making sustainability skills practical, visible and transferable through Community Food Education Hubs, modular learning, guidance tools and a certification-oriented approach.
Project Objectives
- Support the development of sustainability skills in the agri-food sector through targeted education and training activities.
- Develop practical resources, tools and learning opportunities that can be used by current and future agri-food professionals.
- Promote the adoption of sustainable business practices, certification guidance and reporting approaches in agri-food MSMEs.
- Strengthen collaboration among educational centres, MSMEs, chambers of commerce, certification bodies and public authorities.
- Increase stakeholder awareness, engagement and long-term use of the project results at local, national and European level.
- Ensure that project results remain openly accessible and exploitable beyond the project lifetime.
Target Groups
Direct groups:
- Farmers
- Managers and workers of agri-food MSMEs
- Future workers in the agri-food sector
- Educational authorities, VET centres and universities
- Policymakers and public authorities
Indirect groups:
- Researchers
- Relevant projects and initiatives
- Associations and networks
- General public and wider stakeholders interested in agriculture, sustainability and lifelong learning
Key project results:
- A multilingual training programme on sustainability standards – and practical strategies for greener business development.
- Agri-Skills Compass self-assessment tool (open access)
- On-the-job mentorship programme for agri-food MSMEs.
- Certification readiness support scheme
- Tailored sustainability curriculum
- Community Food Education Hubs
- Online collaboration and learning platform
- Skills portfolio and micro-credential pathway
- EU-wide events on food policy and triple
The project is implemented within the framework of the Erasmus+ programme, with the participation of partners from Spain, Italy, Portugal, Cyprus, Iceland, Sweden, Romania and Greece.
Duration: 36 months.
Project Start Date: 01/03/2026
Project End Date: 28/02/2029
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