Local & Functional

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Kartuzy, Poland

About

EPI Local & Functional is an operational group made up of organic farmers, a local entrepreneur, the Pomeranian Agricultural Advisory Center, and the Gdynia Maritime University. Our mission is to combine sustainable agriculture with modern food innovation to create natural, functional products that support health and well-being.

We have developed a natural base for a hydrating, functional drink, made from fruit juice and processed directly on organic farms. The production is carried out using a mobile processing unit, which allows us to operate locally, reduce transportation needs, and maintain product freshness and traceability.

Our approach supports:

  • On-farm value creation,

  • Short supply chains,

  • Environmental responsibility,

  • And direct cooperation between farmers and institutions.

EPI Local & Functional represents a new model of collaboration in agriculture – one that values quality, innovation, and community. Through our work, we aim to inspire other producers to rethink local food systems and bring functional nutrition closer to consumers.

Cooperation fuels motivation.

Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors

1 Novel circular business models to enable the just transition to a sustainable and circular economy

Biodiversity and ecosystem services

2 Strengthening the capacity of citizen science in biodiversity observation3 Strengthening taxonomic approaches for biodiversity8 Strengthening pathways to alternative socioeconomic models for continuous improvement of biodiversity10 Supporting the implementation of nature restoration measures for sustainable farming systems

Fair, healthy and environment-friendly food systems from primary production to consumption

2 Additional activities for the European partnership on animal health and welfare6 Improving grassland management in European livestock farming systems7 Fostering animal breeding and genetics for climate change adaptation and mitigation, improved robustness and resilience12 Nutrition and Mental Health

Representatives

Karol Jaworski

Farmer

Local & Functional