The European project EU FOODPACT aims to support the green and sustainable transition of the agri-food sector by developing training, mentoring, certification support and collaborative learning tools for farmers, managers, workers of agri-food MSMEs, future workers, educational centres and policymakers. The project focuses on making sustainability skills practical, visible and transferable through Community Food Education Hubs, modular learning, guidance tools and a certification-oriented approach.

Project Objectives
• Support the development of sustainability skills in the agri-food sector through targeted education and training activities.
• Develop practical resources, tools and learning opportunities that can be used by current and future agri-food professionals.
• Promote the adoption of sustainable business practices, certification guidance and reporting approaches in agri-food MSMEs.
• Strengthen collaboration among educational centres, MSMEs, chambers of commerce, certification bodies and public authorities.
• Increase stakeholder awareness, engagement and long-term use of the project results at local, national and European level.
• Ensure that project results remain openly accessible and exploitable beyond the project lifetime.

Target Groups
Direct groups:
• Farmers
• Managers and workers of agri-food MSMEs
• Future workers in the agri-food sector
• Educational authorities, VET centres and universities
• Policymakers and public authorities
Indirect groups:
• Researchers
• Relevant projects and initiatives
• Associations and networks
• General public and wider stakeholders interested in agriculture, sustainability and lifelong learning

Key project results:

  1. A multilingual training programme on sustainability standards – and practical strategies for greener business development.
  2. Agri-Skills Compass self-assessment tool (open access)
  3. On-the-job mentorship programme for agri-food MSMEs.
  4. Certification readiness support scheme
  5. Tailored sustainability curriculum
  6. Community Food Education Hubs
  7. Online collaboration and learning platform
  8. Skills portfolio and micro-credential pathway
  9. EU-wide events on food policy and triple

The project is implemented within the framework of the Erasmus+ programme, with the participation of partners from Spain, Italy, Portugal, Cyprus, Iceland, Sweden, Romania and Greece.

Duration: 36 months.
Project Start Date: 01/03/2026
Project End Date: 28/02/2029

Visit the project website for more information:
EU FOODPACT website: https://eufoodpact.eu/en