COREnet

15/05/2026

The COREnet Roadshow ended with the project’s General Assembly, bringing partners together to reflect on key achievements, shared insights and future actions for more resilient short food supply chains across Europe.

A sincere thank you to all partners and participants who contributed with expertise, collaboration and commitment throughout this journey, and to our hosts in Krakow for the warm welcome 🤝

14/05/2026

What role can municipalities play in creating, revitalising, and developing local markets? 🥕
During the second day of the COREnet European Road Show, we explored how the City of Kraków is revitalising municipal markets through Short Food Supply Chains.
From the historic Unitarg Market Hall to the Little Pumpkin Vegetable House of Eliza Rusek, we saw how local producers are adapting through direct sales and collaborative models like Marchewka Mobilna, an online food market supporting storage, distribution and access to fresh local products.

The Road Show continues with a forward-looking discussion on SFSC advising and innovation.

13/05/2026

📣 Today, we are kicking off the COREnet European Road Show in Kraków!
Over the next two days, we will take part in panel discussions, workshops, and field visits with practitioners from EU Member States to discuss the key development challenges for SFSCs.

Today, the focus is on the digitalisation of local food markets and understanding its role in coordinating field-to-fork processes within short food supply chains.
Stay tuned for highlights from the event!

12/05/2026

📱 Digitalisation opens up a wide range of opportunities for short food supply chains ( ). At the same time, it brings important challenges and considerations that need to be carefully thought through before taking the leap.
Don't miss the chance to find out your digital readiness and discover how digital tools can support short food supply chain, during our next Advisinar will take place on 18 May.

Register now: https://shortfoodchain.eu/events/corenet-advisinar-may-2026/

08/05/2026

🍋 Did you know that in the Algarve, Portugal, citrus fruits are the dominant crop, alongside avocados, berries, almonds, figs, and olives?
However, in recent years, climate change, most notably droughts, has affected the region's agriculture.
With support from the COREnet project, the Algarve is turning to short food supply chains as a solution.

Visit the COREnet pageflow and find out how 👉 https://shortfoodchain.eu/the-role-of-advisors-in-sfscs/

05/05/2026

🥩 Increasingly, farmers are engaging in on-farm processing and direct sales of meat products, creating new opportunities but also challenges, since these activities require a wide range of skills. Many farmers lack access to structured, practical resources tailored to these specific needs.
To address this gap, the VICTOR project, funded by the French CASDAR programme, developed a comprehensive set of digital tools and learning resources in response to the rapid growth of SFSC in the livestock sector in France.
Discover the toolbox, which provides practical, ready-to-use materials: https://idele.fr/victor/boite-a-outils
And dive into the e-learning platform: https://victor.ifip.asso.fr/accueil

Find out more about VICTOR project: https://idele.fr/victor/

29/04/2026

🤝 Strengthening collaboration across European SFSC networks is becoming a key priority for the future of local food systems.
On April 2nd, 2026, TRAME hosted an Innovation Forum bringing together around 60 participants from farmer networks, research, and partner organisations.
The event offered a key moment to present COREnet and explore how agroecology can be reinforced through stronger cooperation between European and French actors.

Read the full article 👉 https://shortfoodchain.eu/news/strengthening-sfscs-metworks-corenet-at-the-trame-innovation-forum/

23/04/2026

Last Monday, we held our April Advisinar, where we explored how food hubs can support local farmers by improving market access, strengthening regional supply chains, and creating new opportunities for direct marketing.

In case you missed the session, you can now watch the recording 👇

COREnet Advisinar - April 2026

20/04/2026

What makes a farmers’ market truly work?
In Cagliari, the answer is not just local food. It’s coordination, trust, and support behind the scenes.
Inside Campagna Amica markets, managed by Coldiretti Sardegna, advisors play a key role: they guide farmers on pricing, branding, and rules, while keeping the market running smoothly.

Visit the corenet pageflow to explore more 👉 https://shortfoodchain.eu/the-role-of-advisors-in-sfscs/

13/04/2026

🤝 We recently joined Feeding Ourselves, an annual gathering that brings together local food producers, community food advocates, researchers, advisors, facilitators, and campaigners to exchange ideas and strengthen local food systems.
Together with EU4Advice Project, we contributed to a workshop on the role of advisory services in supporting short food supply chains and helping local food systems become more viable, connected, and resilient.

Learn more about how it went 👉 https://shortfoodchain.eu/news/corenet-advisory-support-for-short-food-supply-chains-at-feeding-ourselves-2026

10/04/2026

📆 Ready for the next COREnet Advisinar?
On Monday, 20 April 2026, we will explore how food hubs can support local farmers, featuring examples from Ireland, Germany, and Romania.
Through expert presentations and a roundtable discussion, you will have the chance to gain insights into how these initiatives contribute to more resilient and locally rooted food systems.

Register now 👉 https://shortfoodchain.eu/events/corenet-advisinar-april-2026/