Strategies for Combating Unfair Practices for Horticultural Cooperative Products Directly to Consumers and Through Retail Networks

Developing 2 educational resources for combating unfair trade practices within horticultural sector, comprising of guides with procedures for quality standards accreditation and ways to valorize p...

Developing 2 educational resources for combating unfair trade practices within horticultural sector, comprising of guides with procedures for quality standards accreditation and ways to valorize products in order to offer consumers highest quality at fair prices. Train 30 coop members from partner countries within mobilities in Spain and Netherlands, offering hands-on training, workshops, providing participants with practical experience, in order to increase the export of horticultural products.

1. Create toolkits/manuals for cooperative members. 2. Develop training programs on sustainable horticulture. 3. Conduct accreditation processes for quality standards. 4. Organize workshops on cooperative valorization strategies. 5. Establish a guidance system for technical challenges. 6. Facilitate community events for knowledge exchange. 7. Host transnational meetings and mobilities. 8. Disseminate results through digital platforms and local events. 9. Engage in advocacy for fair trade policy

1. Enhanced skills and knowledge of cooperative members. 2. Adoption of sustainable horticulture practices. 3. Improved product quality and market access. 4. Formation of community networks for ongoing support. 5. Development of accreditation systems for standards. 6. Increased collaboration with commercial networks. 7. Strengthened partnerships among cooperatives. 8. Dissemination of intellectual outputs for wider impact. 9. Advocacy impact on fair trade policies. 10. Long-term sustainability