Food-Processing Initiative e.V.

“Connecting competences for innovative solutions and thus strengthening the competitiveness of small and medium sized food companies” - this summarises best the FPI´s mission. Main objectives of the cluster organization are

1. the facilitation and implementation of innovations and new solutions in the food sector,

2. the creation of strategic alliances and co-operation projects and

3. the establishment of regional, national and international networks.

FPI fosters communication between all stakeholders in the food arena, provides information, facilitates contacts across the food chains, initiates and supports all forms of co-operation and innovation projects, both national and international. Main areas of activity are:

1. Identifying fields of innovation together with food industry and research

2. setting-up and moderating expert networks

3. facilitating the technology transfer (b2b and b2s)

4. moderating best-practice co-operations

FPI has particular expertise in product and process innovation, digitalization in food processing, circular economy, food quality and safety, resource efficiency, technology transfer, HR management, market development, communication and dissemination of research results. FPI as cluster organization has over 20 years of experience in managing innovation projects in the food sector on regional, national, and European level with special attention to the involvement of SMEs. FPI is also experienced in organizing delegation trips, study visits and matching events. At the moment FPI counts 118 active members. FPI has a certified cluster management according to European Cluster Excellence Initiative (ECEI) standards and just renewed the Silver Label certificate.