Agronutritional Cooperation A Short Region of Central Presentation… The Agronutritional Cooperation of The organization the Region of is initiated by the a civil non-profit organization Region of Central which was formed in September Macedonia, which 2016 as a partnership of 18 is also the major institutions. shareholder (47%)

Agronutritional Cooperation Region of Central Macedonia The Cooperation consists of: • six municipalities of the Region (namely, Municipality of Lagkadas, Paionias, , Delta, and ), • the Aristotle University of , • the American Farm School of Thessaloniki, • the Federation of Industries of Northern , • the Chamber of commerce of the Regional Units of and Halkidiki, • the Union of Agricultural Cooperatives of Thessaloniki, • the Greek International Business Association (S.E.V.E.), • The Association of Wine Producers of the Vineyards of Northern Greece SA (EN.O.A.V.E. S.A.), • the Hotel Association of Halkidiki, • the Gaia Business SA, GAIA EPICHEIREIN S.A., and • the Central Vegetable Market Traders Association of Thessaloniki. The Region of Central Macedonia generates up to 25% of the national primary agricultural production. In the Region there are also many agro-food processing companies which have high production potential and quality standards. Thus, regarding the agro-food sector Central Macedonia is the most dynamic Region in Greece.

Agronutritional Cooperation Region of Central Macedonia The major objective of the Cooperation is to highlight the priorities of the primary sector, as well as the agro-food processing sector of the Region. An additional objective is to create the framework and the network that will assist the promotion of the agro-food products. It is also the strategic advisor of the Region of Central Macedonia regarding implementation policies on the specific sector.

Agronutritional Cooperation Region of Central Macedonia As a private non-profit organization, the Agronutritional Cooperation has the flexibility to efficiently negotiate the promotion of products of the primary and secondary sector, working on behalf of various unions and/or individual companies. Furthermore, it has the means and capabilities to manage sales and promotion of the agro-food products of the Region, acting also as a guaranteed partner.

Agronutritional Cooperation Region of Central Macedonia The rules of procedure of the organization outline the terms and conditions of co-operation and interconnection of those interested in products certified by the Cooperation. Finally, the participating institutions in co- operation with the recently initiated scientific committee ensure expert levels of human resources tasked to conduct research and development relating to innovative applications in the Agronutritional sector

Agronutritional Cooperation Region of Central Macedonia Agronutritional Cooperation Thank you for your Region of Central Macedonia attention…