An ICT tool to connect producers, retailers and consumers: The VallCET project approach
The long supply agro-food chain of the Mediterranean Basin that despite being an Agroecological diversity hotspot with an extraordinary variety of raw materials and traditional food products produces large amounts of by-products that are not further valorized. High production volumes, environmental impact, and nutritional content of byproducts make them an important subject for careful valorization.
Through engagement of stakeholders and a shorter supply chain, local participants can improve their competitiveness in the agrifood supply chain, and especially meet consumer demands for healthier locally produced food, which benefits smallholders economically, socially and environmentally.
All of this will be possible through the development of an ICT tool that will facilitate effective communication between different market players of the agro-food supply chain (mainly local smallholders) and consumers. This tool will facilitate the exchange of information, commercialization and distribution of by-products associated with its new value-added products.
Organisation name: MB Sotukai
Website: sotukai.lt