Copyright photo : Emmanuel BERTHIER
European complementarity
Within the framework of local food product promotion, six European partners undertake to facilitate the interaction between local producers and to simplify the marketing of local food products. This 2-year European cooperation project will address all aspects of land and sea products promotion, from production and supply to logistics and marketing.
Pôle d'équilibre territorial et rural du Pays de Saint-Brieuc
FRANCE
Local authority – LAG & FLAG
Pays de Saint-Brieuc is located in the Côtes d'Armor department in Brittany, in the 5th largest bay in the world. It is made up of 72 municipalities and has a population of nearly 225 000 inhabitants. It offers a great diversity of landscapes, both coastal and rural. Only 2h10 by train from Paris, Pays de Saint-Brieuc has famous seaside resorts (Saint-Quay-Portrieux, Pléneuf-Val-André), territories labelled " Small town of character ", hosts numerous cultural events and is known as a land of gastronomy (scallops).
PETR of Pays de Saint-Brieuc is involved in the regional and European funds management, urban planning and development, tourism and water management and strives to encourage producers to better produce and better promote their products. Since 2013 Pays de Saint-Brieuc is fully committed to local producers by creating animations for elementary school on healthy eating and local flavours, in order to promote local products in short supply chains.
pays-de-saintbrieuc.org
Communauté d’agglomération du Cotentin
FRANCE
Local authority - LAG
The Cotentin, often called the Normandy Peninsula, is a land of contrasts. Boasting 220 km of coastline and bocage, this territory is a concentrated Normandy on an area of 1,439 km². Traditionally shaped by the culture of the sea and agriculture, it has also been able to take advantage of industrial development and benefits from the presence of major contractors on its territory.
Cotentin's landscapes, its quality of life and its geographical proximity to Ireland and England also make it a well-known tourist destination. On January 1, 2017 this vast territory was unified in order to give an institutional identity to a historical, cultural and human entity. – The Agglomeration community embarked on a territorial food project in 2019 in order to boost local synergies and bring back a territorial approach to food.
lecotentin.fr
Parc naturel Haute-Sûre Forêt d’Anlier
BELGIUM
Nature reserve - LAG
The nature reserve Haute-Sûre Forêt d’Anlier is located in the south of Luxembourg Province and is composed of 2 key elements: the Upper Sure watershed and the Anlier Forest. The territory is home to many authentic villages and towns of character, and has a remarkable historical and architectural heritage. You can also find here high quality food products, such as Ardennes ham and craft beers, snails, honey, and all kinds of cheeses. The Nature park undertakes actions in the fields of environment, agriculture, rural heritage, urban planning and landscapes, tourism and visitors welcoming. The territory is currently carrying out several cooperation projects.
www.parcnaturel.be
Lundaland ideell förening
SWEDEN
Non-profit association (ideell förening) - LAG
Lundaland is located in a province called Scania with the town of Lund in the centre, surrounded by a large rural area. The area has many cultural assets and important natural resources. Two of the biggest research facilities in Sweden are situated here (the MAX IV laboratory and the European Spallation Source (ESS). Lund University attracts students and researchers from all over the world. The role of Lundaland Local Action Group (LAG) is to support project leaders on its territory. Since 2009 the LEADER strategy has made it possible to work in the following areas: Inclusive, green and sustainable growth, innovation, entrepreneurship, tourism. As for food, the REKO-ring network provides a possibility to buy local produce without intermediaries. Consumers and producers from the same place join together and create a REKO circle, where raw materials and products are sold directly from the producer to the consumer.
leaderlundaland.se
LEADER Bohuskust och gränsbygd
SWEDEN
Non-profit association (ideell förening) - LAG
Leader Bohuskust och Gränsbygd is a non-profit association that supports rural and maritime development. Its goal is to create a lively and active countryside, coast and archipelago. Working with those who live and work here, it aims to boost collaborative projects that develop the region's economy, environment and quality of life, according to local conditions and local initiatives. Cooperation, innovation and networking are the three key words. The local strategy allows to work in the following areas: Sustainable fisheries, aquaculture and seafood products; Green and sustainable economy; Creation of sustainable and environmentally-friendly jobs with a focus on tourism, environment and energy; Social innovation - services, development, attractiveness
leaderbohuskust.se
Eteläisen Maaseudun osaajat EMO ry
FINLAND
TUMA – Tuusulanjärven Matkailu ry
From 2007 the Local Action Group EMO is a LEADER group that supports local actors in the development and elaboration of project ideas and encourages the inhabitants of the territory to improve their own living environment. The key areas of action are: quality of life, local and village development (economy), youth, culture, environment. TUMA, the tourist operator in charge of tourism at Lake Tuusula, is carrying out the LOCALEAT project. Located only half an hour from Helsinki and 15 minutes from Helsinki-Vantaa airport, a visit to Lake Tuusula provides visitors with an opportunity to experience Finland in miniature. The shores of the lake are attractive and quiet. The historic artists' villas relate the story of the creation of Finnish culture. The quietness and the rich cultural heritage of the region are appreciated by visitors.
emory.fi
ORGANISATION | ADDRESS | COUNTRY | CONTACT |
Lundaland ideell förening | c/o Kävlinge kommun | Sweden | Yvette Barring |
PETR du Pays de Saint-Brieuc | Centre Inter-Administratif | France | Gaëlle PENAULT |
Communauté d’Agglomération du Cotentin | 8 rue des Vindits | France | Amélie Mariau |
TUMA Tuusulanjärven Matkailu ry | Kulmakatu 3 04420 Jarvenpaa | Finland | Marjo Ranta-Irwin |
LAG EMO | Eteläinen Asemataku 4 A, | Finland | Kim Smedslund |
Parc Naturel Haute-Sûre Forêt d’Anlier | Chemin du Moulin 2, | Belgique | Donatien Liesse |
Leader Bohuskust och gränsbygd https://www.leaderbohuskust.se/overview/ | Verkstadsgatan 6 | Sweden | Carl Dahlberg |
