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Local food in school meals in Kurzeme region. 10 schools in 4 counties participated in the piloting activities; in Ventspils, South-Kurzeme, Saldus, Tukums.

Testing the education scenarios In KidsLikeUs project we develop materials (presentations, education scenarios) for teachers and volunteers that, among others: bring children closer to art and the natural world. Our partners from YogaYou Association (Sweden) will...

Hämeenkyrö Agriculture Arena invited local agriculture actors, educational institutions, municipality representatives and local decision-makers to discuss and create a vision for Hämeenkyrö sustainable agriculture 2035. The transition arena process of three workshops...

The Baltic Sea is a heavily polluted water body and therefore the round goby population is vulnerable to toxic chemicals such as heavy metals (e.g., mercury, lead, and cadmium), and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) including dioxins, polychlorinated biphenyls...

The aim of pilot 8 is to use mainly minced round goby, developed in pilot 7 to serve to public kitchens. Kalmar municipality is a big consumer of locally produced food and runs 8 public kitchens, which prepare 2200 meals per day. The aim is to include round goby...

Pilot 7 is all about developing new tasty round goby food products. It is also an attempt to facilitate the start-up of a local value chain for underused domestic fish that is not traditionally consumed. Although the product development will take place in Sweden, GMU...

Using lab-scale product development techniques, Pilot 6 aims to develop a portfolio of round goby pet snacks that provide additional benefits to pets, e.g. added glucosamine, fibers, omega-3 fatty acids. Our partners TFTAK will experiment with different types of...

The seasonal fluctuations in round goby fishery necessitate the production of long-lasting products, such as canned goods. To address this need, experts from KTU and Balitjos Konservai will work to create new canned products made from minced round goby meat. Pilot...

Four Pilots will showcase suitable gears that may efficiently and selectively target round goby and provide recommendations for a more cost-efficient fishery corresponding with national fishing legislation. Pilot owner: Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences...