Projects & Practice

Madrid-KmRegion – Strengthening the food chain and short distribution channels

Keywords:: Agriculture, Cooperation, Direct marketing, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Short supply chains & local markets, Young farmers
Countries:: Spain

An EIP Operational Group was set up to strengthen the food chain and create short distribution channels for small and medium farms in the Madrid region.

Modernisation of a frozen fruit processing plant

Keywords:: Diversification, Entrepreneurship, Environmental protection, Farm restructuring/modernisation, Job creation, Product quality, Rural business
Countries:: Bulgaria

An investment project for the modernisation and automation of a frozen fruits processing plant in order to minimise production losses.

Construction of a lavender distillery in Bulgaria

Keywords:: Diversification, Entrepreneurship, Family farming, Farm restructuring/modernisation, Innovation, Job creation, Market development, Product quality, Rural SMEs
Countries:: Bulgaria

Setting up an innovative lavender distillery in response to increasing market demands for high quality, niche products.

Modernisation of a cannery to stimulate the local economy

Keywords:: Entrepreneurship, Farm restructuring/modernisation, Product quality, Rural business, Rural SMEs
Countries:: Bulgaria

Modernisation of a cannery with new machinery leading to improved competitiveness and a stronger local short supply chain.

Restructuring the bottling plant of the winery Bodegas Latúe

Keywords:: Added value, Diversification, Rural SMEs
Countries:: Spain

A winery in response to changing consumers’ preferences, decided to restructure its bottling plant in order to widen the range of high quality wines produced.