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EU4Advice is a Horizon Europe-funded project to boost short food supply chains across Europe.

Website: https://www.eu4advice.eu/
Food security beyond production: what Europe’s agri-food debate risks overlooking epha.org/food-securit... a news item by European Public Health Alliance (EPHA)
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Food security beyond production: what Europe’s agri-food debate risks overlooking - EPHA
Without an integrated food-systems approach that centres long-term sustainability, Europe risks locking in current tensions rather than resolving them.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
#KnowledgeSharing | "Promoting resilient and sustainable food systems: A systematic literature review on short food supply chains", a paper by Fu Jia, Gulnaz Shahzadi, Michael Bourlakis and Albert John. ✍

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#WeAreReading #KnowledgeSharing
December 27, 2025 at 9:23 AM
We wish everyone in the EU4Advice community a relaxing winter break.
We’ll be back in January with renewed energy to continue supporting advisors and strengthening short food supply chains across Europe.
Our biggest wish for 2026! 🎄
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December 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM
At EU4Advice, we have published our first #PracticeAbstract.

“Open Food Network: Empowering Farmers and Strengthening Short Food Supply Chains.” by European Grants International Academy.

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#EU4AdvivePractiveAbstracts #ShortFoodSupplyChains
December 19, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The SFS Innovation Platform is a space created to support everyone working toward healthier, fairer and more sustainable food systems across Europe.

Join us! www.sustainablefoodplatform.eu/en

#SFSInnovationPlatform #SustainableFoodSystems
December 18, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Did you know that policies that support Short Food Supply Chains (SFSCs) strengthen local economies, increase territorial resilience, and help communities access healthier and more sustainable food? Listen to Stephanie Jongma and join!
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Are You the Policymaker We’re Looking For? Join EU4Advice! - EU4Advice
Are You the Policymaker We’re Looking For? Join EU4Advice! Across Europe, local and regional authorities are playing an increasingly central role in shaping the future of food. Policies that support S...
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December 15, 2025 at 12:05 PM
#KnowledgeSharing | "Digitalization in the European agri-food supply chain: a scoping review of traceability, transparency, and sustainability"
By Somia Bekkouche and Tiziana de Magistris.
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#WeAreReading #EU4AdvicePublications
December 12, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Speaking with farmer and advisor Julio Quilis is a reminder that territories survive only when the people who care for them can continue their work with dignity.

Read the interview here👉 eu4advice.eu/the-future-o...

#EU4AdviceInterviews #SFSC #Valencia
The Future of the Huerta Lives in Its Farmers and Producers - EU4Advice
The Future of the Huerta Lives in Its Farmers and Producers -An interview with Julio Quilis-   Understanding the evolution of local food systems requires listening closely to those who have lived thro...
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December 10, 2025 at 11:47 AM
EU4Advice and COREnet joined the #FOOD2030NetworksConference, where 130 projects, 90 Living Labs and more than 150 participants came together to rethink the future of sustainable food systems in Europe.
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#EU4AdviceEvents @markfrederiks.bsky.social @ampednl.bsky.social
EU4Advice at the FOOD 2030 Networks Conference: Strengthening Europe’s Living Labs - EU4Advice
EU4Advice at the FOOD 2030 Networks Conference: Strengthening Europe’s Living Labs EU4Advice and COREnet were delighted to take part in the FOOD 2030 Networks Conference, where 3 networks, 130 project...
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December 9, 2025 at 10:54 AM
What does it mean to be an advisor in EU4Advice? Our Living Lab Leaders (Viktoria Nagy, Davie Philip, Cristina Galindo & @markfrederiks.bsky.social) share how advisors guide, support, and empower teams and communities across Europe. 🌽
Read it: eu4advice.eu/empowering-o...

#EU4AdviceAdvisors
Empowering Others: What It Means to Advise in EU4Advice - EU4Advice
Empowering Others: What It Means to Advise in EU4Advice   At EU4Advice, we believe that meaningful change begins with care. In this video, our Living Lab Leaders share what it truly means to be an adv...
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December 2, 2025 at 11:50 AM
#SharingKnowledge | "Designing Better Local Food Systems"
The paper by Sara Favargiotti, Giulia Zantedeschi, Angelica Pianegonda, Matteo Brunelli, and Michele Urbani explores how Food Hubs can strengthen sustainable, community-based #fooddistribution.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
#EU4AdvicePublications | “Scholarship on alternative food networks:from mid-life crisis to life begins at 40?” by Angela Tregear, Matthew Gorton, Damian Maye, Aimee Morse and Marie Steytler, takes a critical look at the evolution of Alternative Food Networks (AFNs).
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#AFN
November 26, 2025 at 9:42 AM
The @eu4advice.bsky.social and COREnet joint newsletter is out!
Check the latest news on both projects. You will find events, publications, interviews and more!
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#JointNewsletter #EU4Advice #COREnet #Newsletter
The EU4Advice & COREnet Newsletter is out!
Dear subscribers, At EU4Advice, we believe that meaningful change in short food supply chains begins with care: care for our farmers, for our advisors, for our communities, and for the local food syst...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
🌱 Mastika L’Horta is redefining what it means to produce in Valencia’s huerta.

Founded by Bruno Muñoz, this ecological project grows organic food with care, collaboration, and a commitment to local sustainability.
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#EU4ADVICE #Mastikalhorta #SustainableAgriculture #SFSC
November 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
✍ New Publication on our EU4Advice website!
We’re excited to share our latest paper: “Infrastructure support for short food supply chains in England” by Damian Maye, Matthew Gorton, Aimee Morse, Barbara Tocco & Marie Steytler.
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#EU4AdvicePublications #SFSC
November 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
#KnowledgeSharing | "Towards understanding SFSC and the pillars of its conceptualisation", a publication by Eugenia Petropoulou (University of Crete) and Maria Paschou.
This study offers a fresh perspective on Short Food Supply Chains (SFSC).
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#SFSC #WeAreReading
November 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
🌿 EU4Advice Visits Horta-Cuina in Valencia
Horta-Cuina is a cooperative connecting local organic farmers with school canteens across Valencia.

During our October visit, manager Ivan Guimerá highlighted key challenges facing local agriculture.

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#SFSC
November 14, 2025 at 9:52 AM
🌱 EU4Advice at the AF4EU Final Conference
On the 10th of November, we shared how our network strengthens advisory services for short food supply chains (SFSCs) across Europe, contributing to the session on “Building a better network for short food supply chains.”
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EU4ADVICE Joins AF4EU Final Conference to Advance Agroforestry and SFSC Advisory Services - EU4Advice
EU4ADVICE Joins AF4EU Final Conference to Advance Agroforestry and SFSC Advisory Services The EU4ADVICE project recently participated in the AF4EU Final Conference, “Think Agroforestry: Enhancing Busi...
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November 13, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Thank you, @australo.bsky.social for featuring our General Assembly in your newsletter! :)
November 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Today, Innogestiona Ambiental, on behalf of EU4Advice is participating in the 10th anniversary of the French Short Food Supply Chain Network (RMT Alimentation Locale), taking place in Rennes, France.

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#ShortFoodSupplyChains #LocalFoodSystems #RuralDevelopment
#sfscs #eu4advice #shortfoodsupplychains #localfoodsystems #ruraldevelopment | EU4Advice
Today, EU4Advice is participating in the 10th anniversary of the French Short Food Supply Chain Network (RMT Alimentation Locale), taking place in Rennes, France. During today’s roundtable, Patricia ...
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November 6, 2025 at 10:11 AM
4th Short Food Supply Chain (SFSC) Expo and Conference

📅 13 November 2025 | 📍 Jakabszállás, Hungary

The SFSC Expo and Conference, organised by the Kislépték Egyesület Association, returns on 13 November 2025 at the Aero Hotel & Restaurant.

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#SFSCExpo #EU4AdviceEvents
4th Short Food Supply Chain (SFSC) Expo and Conference - EU4Advice
4th Short Food Supply Chain (SFSC) Expo and Conference 13 November 2025 | Jakabszállás, Hungary The 4th Short Food Supply Chain (SFSC) Expo and Conference will take place on Thursday, 13 November 2025...
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November 5, 2025 at 12:28 PM
As part of the EU4Advice Advisors’ Campaign, we interviewed Olga Grönvall Lund, founder of Reformaten, a leading Swedish initiative advancing local food systems, short value chains, and fair ownership models.

Read the interview eu4advice.eu/building-fai...

#FoodSystems #Innovation
Building Fair and Local Food Systems in Sweden: An Interview with Olga Grönvall Lund - EU4Advice
Building Fair and Local Food Systems in Sweden: An Interview with Olga Grönvall Lund As part of the EU4Advice Advisors’ Campaign, we spoke with Olga Grönvall Lund, founder and director of Reformaten, ...
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November 4, 2025 at 11:55 AM
#KnowledgeSharing | "Food Loss and Waste Prevention Strategies from Farm to Fork".

Petronia's and Rosalinda's overview highlights case studies, legislation, and initiatives across countries and sectors that successfully prevent or reduce food loss and waste.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:53 AM
The #EU4Advice consortium met in #Valencia (Oct 14–17) for three days of collaboration and learning. Learn more!
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#ConsortiumMeeting #Valencia
October 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
On October 17th, Louise Mehauden represented EU4Advice, and Innogestiona Ambiental at the FLIARA Project final conference in Brussels.

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#EU4AdviceEvents #GenderPerspective #RuralWomen #EuropeanRuralInnovationEcosystem
EU4Advice at the FLIARA Project Final Conference - EU4Advice
EU4Advice at the FLIARA Project Final Conference On the 17th of October, Louise Mehauden, on behalf of Innogestiona, attended the FLIARA project final conference in Brussels.  FLIARA project “aims to ...
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October 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM