On September 16–18, 2025, CIHEAM Bari will host the Kick-off Meeting of WINN-ORGANIC – Widening INNovations for ORGANIC food, Horizon Europe project (Innovation Action) running over four years (2025–2029). The event will see the participation of Biagio Di Terlizzi, Director of CIHEAM Bari.

CIHEAM Bari will lead a consortium of 19 partners from nine countries (Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Hungary, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland). WINN-ORGANIC will establish eight Organic Food Innovation Hubs across Europe. These hubs will serve as spaces for co-creation and experimentation, connecting researchers, small producers, enterprises, policymakers, and citizens to design and disseminate innovative solutions:

• small-scale processing technologies (controlled fermentations, low-temperature and reduced-pressure pasteurization);
• sustainable packaging from compostable and biodegradable bioplastics;
• open digital platforms for short supply chains;
• innovative business models supporting organic production.

The full meeting agenda is available at the following link: click here.