Satakunta Region, Finland

Context

Satakunta region has a diverse and innovative food cluster with active cities and municipalities, companies, educational institutions and development organisations. The cluster has been investing in the development of the circular economy for decades. Thereby, the cluster forms a good base for the improvement and development of sustainable food systems. 

As a non-profit development company, Prizztech Ltd. participates in the food industry ecosystem across many themes in extensive cooperation with others. There are several expert organisations in the fields of the food industry, water protection and bioeconomy in Satakunta. One of the most important stakeholders is Pyhäjärvi-Instituutti, which coordinates food cluster substance matters and whose mission is to promote and develop research, further education, and other development actions concerning food economy and environment sectors.  

Another important actor is the co-operation network Satafood, whose main goal is to develop food entrepreneurship, provide environmental services, and to improve co-operation between organisations. The Regional Council of Satakunta is the regional strategy owner, regional authority, and an associated partner in the KISMET project. The regional strategy states that bio- and circular economy is one of the most important sectors of the Satakunta region.   

Why

The goal in Satakunta is to develop pilot projects in which the food cluster finds the best ways to utilize local raw materials and products. The aim is to promote the use of a wide range of local sustainable raw materials, such as vegetables, berries, fish and meat, but also new plant-based foods with nutritional value, quality and sustainability. The pilots consider the climate effects of the food system, the utilization of side streams and the reduction of food waste. Special attention is paid to the development of the cluster´s communication strategy.

What

• In the KISMET project, Prizztech Ltd. organizes the day-to-day work of the Satakunta case and invites the Satakunta food cluster into pilot activities. These activities include contacting all relevant actors and maintaining regular communication with them through meetings.
• Satakunta will develop the pilot(s) as part of its activities. Organizational governance, supply and demand side perspectives are all considered.