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TRAFOON EU Project: Overview, first results & achievements

TRAFOON Training Workshop Bologna, Italy 28-29 May 2015, University of Bologna, Department of Agricultural Science

Klaus Hadwiger | Senior Project Advisor Hohenheim Research Center for Bioeconomy, University of Hohenheim

TRADITIONAL FOOD NETWORK TO IMPROVE THE TRANSFER OF KNOWLEDGE FOR INNOVATION

TRAFOON project is funded by the European Community's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007-2013) under grant agreement no. 613912

General Information • Project Name: TRAFOON

“Traditional Food Network to improve the transfer of knowledge for innovation”

• Period: 01.11.2013 – 31.10.2016 • Project duration: 36 months • Consortium: 30 partners from 14 European countries

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Scope

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• TRAFOON is a network of research institutions, technology transfer agencies and SME associations and covers the value chains of four groups of traditional food products based on:

• Grain

• Fish

• Vegetables and Mushrooms

• Fruits

Partners of TRAFOON

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Main Objectives

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1. Improvements in technology transfer to SMEs producing and processing traditional foods: • For improved food quality, safety and environmental performance • Stabilized production protocols • Correct use of IPR, European food law, use of labels, marketing,

product development strategies

2. Development of strategic research and innovation agenda for traditional foods responding to the needs of all stakeholders.

3. Stimulation of entrepreneurship among food researchers, commercial take-up of food R&D results, and entrepreneurial networking.

TRAFOON Work Plan

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Performance of Inventory of Needs (questionnaires and interviews

with identified SMEs)

Multi-stakeholder Workshops (qualitative analysis of IoNs)

Training Workshops for SMEs (2015)

(transference knowledge and innovation answering the identified needs)

Feedback analysis

Training Workshops for SMEs (2016)

Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda

Multi-stakeholder workshops 2014

02.-03.09.2014 Poland (Vegetables)

30.09.2014 Switzerland (Fruits)

30.09.2014 Spain (Olives)

01.-02.10.2014 The Netherlands (Grains)

07.-08.10.2014 Czech Republic (Fish)

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Multi-stakeholder workshops 2014

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Multi-stakeholder workshops 2014 During the Multi-stakeholder workshops, a qualitative analysis of the Inventory of needs took placed, including:

– Identification and priorization of generic and specific needs

– Identification of innovation gaps

– Identification of tools and supports needed

– Identification of available technologies and innovations from EU and national research projects

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The SWOTs on Grains

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- Germany - The Netherlands - Ireland - France - Slovenia

The SWOTs on Grains

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The SWOTs on Grains: Keywords

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Main keywords extracted from comparison of Weaknesses and Threats from SWOTs:

- Supply/diversity - Knowledge transfer raw material, processing and functionality - Authenticity - Marketing/labelling - Shelf life - Food safety


The SWOTs on Fish (Aquaculture)

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- Czech Republic - Poland

The SWOTs on Fish (Aquaculture)

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The SWOTs on Fish (fish products)

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The SWOTs on Fish (fish products)

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The SWOTs on Vegetables

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- Poland - The Netherlands - France - Italy

The SWOTs on Vegetables: Major R&I needs identified

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Fresh produce production chain 1. Pest management in minor crops 2. Water- and energy-efficient irrigation systems 3. Harvest technologies minimising labour input 4. Storage technologies for fresh produce 5. Logistics and transportation 6. Recirculation and disposal of nutrient solution in greenhouses 7. Utilization of harvest residues and wastes 8. Improved information (study needed?) on health promoting properties 9. Fertilization (Italy only) 10. Simplified procedures for certification? 11. Genetic breeding?


The SWOTs on Vegetables: Major R&I needs identified

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Vegetable storage and processing 1. Improved marketing strategies 2. Short- and long-term storage technologies, including controlled-atmosphere storage and freezing 3. Improved energy efficiency 4. Improved technologies of fermentation (sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles) (France only) 5. Biodegradable or recyclable packagings 6. Utilization of solid wastes 7. Sewage processing 8. Simplified procedures for certification


The SWOTs on Mushrooms

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- Poland - The Netherlands - Germany - Greece

The SWOTs on Mushrooms

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- Poland - The Netherlands - Germany - Greece

The SWOTs on Sweet Fruits

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- Switzerland - Poland - Serbia

The SWOTs on Sweet Fruits

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The SWOTs on Sweet Fruits: Common needs identified

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1. Increasing the trade-off between productivity and quality 2. Reducing the cracking effect in apricot production 3. Phytosanitary: reduce the number of active substances 4. Water management and cost 5. Reducing the variability of volumes in organic production 6. Labour management: cost, availability, training, succession, working conditions 7. Packaging: reducing the diversity in forms, materials, number, etc. 8. Regulations: harmonization between countries 9. Management of food waste 10. Management of actors’ balance


The SWOTs on Olives

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- Spain - Portugal

The SWOTs on Olives: identified needs

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1. Optimization of water management (table olives and olive oil) and water management regarding the quality of the final product (olive oil)

2. Mechanical harvesting (table olives) 3. Optimal moment of harvesting (olive oil) 4. Water waste and environmental impact (table

olives) 5. Optimization of olive extraction (olive oil) 6. Consumer education (olive oil) 7. Clear labelling: confused regulation on

nutritional and health allegations (table olives)

- Spain - Portugal

From Multi-Stakeholder Workshops to Training Workshops

Based on the results of the qualitative analysis of the Inventory of Needs during the different Multi-stakeholder workshops, 26 Training workshops for SMEs will be held in 2015, answering the identified needs (transfer of knowledge and innovation)

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Training workshops for SMEs in 2015

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Product of Grains 6 Workshops

• 12 May 2015, The Netherlands

• 15 May 2015, Cork, Ireland

• 03/04 June 2015, Maribor, Slovenia

• 08 June 2015, The Netherlands

• 22 June 2015, Germany

• 17 or 20 November 2015, Montpellier, France


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Products of Fish (Aquaculture) 4 Workshops

• 09 /10 June 2015, Ustroń, Poland

• 01/02 September 2015, Vodňany, Czech Republic

• 21/22 September 2015, Olsztyn, Poland

• 03 December 2015, Vodňany, Czech Republic


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Products of Fruit (Olives) 2 Workshops

• May 05-06 2015, Spain

• June 08 2015, Santarém, Portugal

Products of Fruit (Sweet Fruits) 9 Workshops

• 19 May 2015, Zurich, Switzerland (Berries) in German

• 22 May 2015, Valais, Switzerland (Berries) in French

• 16/17 June 2015, Poland


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Products of Fruit (Sweet Fruits) 9 Workshops

• 24 June 2015, Belgrade, Serbia

• 25 June 2015, Valais, Switzerland (Apricots)

• 09 July 2015, Valais, Switzerland (Apricots)

• 23 July 2015, Valais, Switzerland (Apricots)

• 06 August 2015, Valais, Switzerland (Apricots)

• 20 August 2015, Valais, Switzerland (Apricots)


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Products of Vegetable & Mushrooms 5 Workshops

• 10 April 2015, Boguchwała, Poland (vegetables)

• 20 April 2015, Strasbourg, France

• 28/29 May 2015, Bologna, Italy

• 1st week of June 2015, Wageningen, The Netherlands (mushrooms)

• September 2015, Expo Milano, Italy

Where to find information about the Training Workshops 2015

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@TrafoonProject

Klaus Hadwiger [email protected]

Thank you for your kind attention!

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