Over one million Ukrainians are without electricity, water and heating in freezing temperatures following Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. The 447 new generators will restore power to hospitals, shelters and critical services. More: link.europa.eu/Xw3Y3B

#KnowledgeSharing | Today, we are reading "Sustainable Food Procurement: Legal, Social and Organisational Challenges". Authors ✍ Mark Stein, Maurizio Mariani, Roberto Caranta & Yiannis Polychronakis 👉 Read it here! doi.org/10.4324/9781... #WeAreReading #SustainableFoodSystems #ShortFoodSupplyChains

Mastika L’Horta is an ecological farm in the huerta of Valencia, which is run by a producer, Bruno Muñoz, and which is devoted to organic food, local cooperation and short food supply chains. Producers need advisors. Join us! form.jotform.com/231712894955... #EU4Advice #Advisors

Thanks, @AUSTRALO, for featuring the #AdvisorsWebinar that took place yesterday in the scope of the “Local Food Advisors’ Journey 2026” 🤩 It was such a successful webinar with more than 70 participants learning about short food supply chains, featuring the Austrian case as a best practice. #SFSC

Strong questions during our #webinar on adapting hygiene regulations for short food supply chains. Some of them: traceability exemptions, liability and consumer misuse, consistent interpretation by inspectors, etc. Join our networks and be part of the discussion eu4advice.eu/eu4advice-an... #SFSC

🌱 EU4Advice and COREnet launch a joint campaign for local food #advisors 👉 To take part in the activities and attend the webinars, advisors are invited to join the COREnet and EU4Advice network. eu4advice.eu/eu4advice-an... #LocakFoodAdvisorsJourney2026

#WEBINAR “Adapting Hygiene Regulations for SFSCs: The Austrian Case as a Best Practice” 📆 19 January 2026 | 🕙 10:00 CET 📍 Online 👉 Register for the network first: form.jotform.com/231712894955... #EU4AdvicePolicyMakers #EU4AdviceAdvisors

Join our network and have exclusive access to our upcoming #WEBINAR "Adapting Hygiene Regulations for SFSCs: The Austrian Case as a Best Practice." 📆January 19, 2026, at 10:00 CET 📍 Online 👉 Register for the network here www.eu4advice.eu/policy-makers #EU4AdvicePolicyMakers #EU4AdviceEvents

#KnowledgeSharing | "A Slow Food Approach to good, clean and fair Food Systems in the EU", by Madeleine Coste & Dr. Nina Wolff. This paper explains that the current European food system has many problems, and it needs a big change. Read it here! www.slowfood.com/wp-content/u... #WeAreReading

The #SFSInnovationPlatform connects individuals and projects to create healthier, more equitable, and sustainable food systems across Europe. It is an open-minded space of members and project partners who would like to share the knowledge. Join us! www.sustainablefoodplatform.eu/en #Community

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) #EuropeAgriNews

#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. ✍ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #WeAreReading #KnowledgeSharing

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! 🎄 Find out more eu4advice.eu/the-project/

At EU4Advice, we have published our first #PracticeAbstract. “Open Food Network: Empowering Farmers and Strengthening Short Food Supply Chains.” by European Grants International Academy. 👉 eu4advice.eu/knowledge_hu... #EU4AdvivePractiveAbstracts #ShortFoodSupplyChains

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

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! 👉 eu4advice.eu/are-you-the-... #EU4AdvicePolicymakers

#KnowledgeSharing | "Digitalization in the European agri-food supply chain: a scoping review of traceability, transparency, and sustainability" By Somia Bekkouche and Tiziana de Magistris. www.frontiersin.org/journals/blo... #WeAreReading #EU4AdvicePublications

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

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. 🔗 eu4advice.eu/eu4advice-at... #EU4AdviceEvents @markfrederiks.bsky.social @ampednl.bsky.social

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

#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. 🔗 ideas.repec.org/a/gam/jlands...

#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). eu4advice.eu/knowledge_hu... #AFN

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! www.linkedin.com/pulse/eu4adv... #JointNewsletter #EU4Advice #COREnet #Newsletter

🌱 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. eu4advice.eu/mastika-lhor... #EU4ADVICE #Mastikalhorta #SustainableAgriculture #SFSC

✍ 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. eu4advice.eu/knowledge_hu... #EU4AdvicePublications #SFSC

#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). 🔍 www.frontiersin.org/journals/sus... #SFSC #WeAreReading

🌿 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. eu4advice.eu/eu4advice-vi... #SFSC

🌱 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.” 🔗 eu4advice.eu/eu4advice-jo... #SFSC

Thank you, @australo.bsky.social for featuring our General Assembly in your newsletter! :)

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. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #ShortFoodSupplyChains #LocalFoodSystems #RuralDevelopment

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. eu4advice.eu/events/4th-s... #SFSCExpo #EU4AdviceEvents

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

#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. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

The #EU4Advice consortium met in #Valencia (Oct 14–17) for three days of collaboration and learning. Learn more! eu4advice.eu/eu4advice-ge... #ConsortiumMeeting #Valencia

On October 17th, Louise Mehauden represented EU4Advice, and Innogestiona Ambiental at the FLIARA Project final conference in Brussels. 👉 eu4advice.eu/eu4advice-at... #EU4AdviceEvents #GenderPerspective #RuralWomen #EuropeanRuralInnovationEcosystem

Sketches and notes from #Valencia, local food production, 2025-10 #urbansketching, #EU4Advice, #ShortFoodSupplyChains

Del 15 al 17 de octubre, organizamos la Asamblea General del proyecto europeo @eu4advice.bsky.social, para avanzar en la mejora de los sistemas alimentarios sostenibles mediante el fortalecimiento de las cadenas cortas de suministro alimentario (SFSC). +info: www.entretantos.org/la-fundacion...

Last week, the EU4Advice consortium had the pleasure of being in Valencia, meeting farmers and enjoyed a two-day meeting, ✍ Here’s a glimpse of those three days captured through the eyes of @jdevis.bsky.social, from AMS Institute. youtu.be/EwFrkW-3Wi0?... #EU4AdviceConsortiumMeeting

The EU4Advice General Assembly concludes! 🪴 Three days of collaboration, inspiration, and strategy in Valencia, putting our grain of sand for achieving a stronger, more connected advisory and policy food system in Europe. #EU4AviceGA #EU4AdviceConsortiumMeeting @sust-davie.bsky.social

Today, we close the #EU4AdviceGeneralAssembly in Valencia with a forward-looking day focused on Living Labs governance and long-term sustainability models. Partners will discuss training, monitoring tools, and new ways to ensure that our local innovations continue to grow across Europe.

✍ Working Session in Action! – During the second day of the EU4Advice Consortium Meeting in Valencia, the partners are taking part in the workshop on how to engage with policymakers. #PolicyMakers #EU4AdviceWorkshop @ampednl.bsky.social @markfrederiks.bsky.social @sust-davie.bsky.social

We start the second day of the EU4Advice General Assembly, which brings all partners together at Ca Revolta (Valencia) to review progress, plan next steps, and align strategies for the coming year. Our sister project, COREnet, is joining us online 💚 #EU4AdviceConsortiumMeeting #EU4AdviceGA

🌱 The @eu4advice General Assembly 2025 kicked off today in Valencia! We started with a cross-visit to inspiring local initiatives like Horta Cuina and Sa i Fresc, showcasing innovation in sustainable food systems and local supply chains. #EU4AdviceGA #EU4AdviceConsortium

🥕 Horticulture & Short Food Chains In this study, Amped explored how short food chains can strengthen the link between greenhouse horticulture and local food systems in the Metropolitan Region of Amsterdam. eu4advice.eu/horticulture... #EU4AdviceResearch #Amped #SFSC #SustainableFood

Thank you for featuring the Advisors' campaign in the latest edition of the AUSTRALO newsletter!

🌾 Local collaboration, research, and good food! Read the latest activities from Wageningen University & Research. 👉 eu4advice.eu/from-student... #ShortFoodSupplyChains #SFSC #EU4AdviceEvents

#KnowledgeSharing |“Determinants of consumer behaviour in short food supply chains,” a paper by Janna Herzig and Katrin Zander, reviews 30 EU studies to understand what drives consumers toward local and sustainable food. 👉 Read the paper agrifoodecon.springeropen.com/articles/10.... #WeAreReading

Meet Jesper Zeihlund, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Association for Local Foods in Denmark! 👉 Read the full interview eu4advice.eu/strengthenin... #EU4Advice #SustainableFoodSystems #LocalFood @ampednl.bsky.social

Check the training section on the SFS Innovation Platform! "Reducing Food Loss and Waste: CHANGE to the right path! By our project friend WASTELESS" 👉 moodle.iseki-food.net/course/index... #TrainingSessions #FoodLoss

#Women on Food: A Movement for a Just and Inclusive Food Future 👉 eu4advice.eu/women-on-foo... #WomenInFood #Events #AgriFood @ampednl.bsky.social