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Sss Sustainable Supply Chains 10am – 2pm, 12 October, 2012

Sss Sustainable Supply Chains 10am – 2pm, 12 October, 2012. SFC Interreg: Plymouth and Rennes. What is it?. Research challenges and best practices on Franco British short supply chains Produce a Feasibility Study on the Environmental Impact of Short Supply Chains

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Sss Sustainable Supply Chains 10am – 2pm, 12 October, 2012

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  1. Sss Sustainable Supply Chains 10am – 2pm, 12 October, 2012

  2. SFC Interreg: Plymouth and Rennes

  3. What is it? • Research challenges and best practices on Franco British short supply chains • Produce a Feasibility Study on the Environmental Impact of Short Supply Chains • Strengthen local partnerships and cross-border learning around short supply chains • Promote food with a low environmental impact

  4. Objectives • Research challenges and best practices on Franco British short supply chains • Produce a Feasibility Study on the Environmental Impact of Short Supply Chains • Strengthen local partnerships and cross-border learning around short supply chains • Promote food with a low environmental impact

  5. Plymouth, Devon • City and Unitary Authority • Popn: 267, 449 • 20 Wards • Tamar Valley – horticultural hinterland • Devon, Cornwall - agriculture and fishing; 9.1% organic land (SW)

  6. Rennes metropole • Brittany, France • 400 000 inhabitants • 37 communes • Suburban Agriculture –Green belt –Employment –Substainable development

  7. Challenges, Opportunities Plymouth • Lack of produce /outlets • Connecting supply chain • Local initiatives eg. TGL (collaboration) / SFCP (vision / action plan) • Public sector, direct sales; niche, fresh produce Rennes • Short supply chain 1,5 % food consumption • Lack of strategy • Numerous initiatives of farmers • Open air market

  8. Next Steps Plymouth • Final project report – existing & new research • Practical Support – eg. Trade Show (private sector), Local Authority • Sustainable Food City Plymouth (SFCP) Action Plan • Consumer education Rennes • Study logistic and improvement • Key elements for sustainable production • Link with research

  9. Project schedule Project Feasiblity Study –Environmental impact of short supply chains into cities of Plymouth and Rennes Conference “assises de la vente directe” – 29 November 2012 – Pontivy DEAL – 2 year main Interreg project (2013/15) Economic development of local food

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