Advancement of non-technological innovation performance and innovation capacity in fruit growing and processing sector in selected Baltic Sea Region countries

Programme 2014 - 2020 INTERREG VB Baltic Sea

Date of latest update: 2023-06-16

Description

Description (EN):

The project aims at developing the fruit growing potential in the Baltic Sea Region to secure the availability of healthy, high quality fruit and fruit related products through research driven innovations. Despite the fact that high level research in the field of fruit growing and processing has been developed in Latvia and Lithuania the transfer of knowledge and innovation in these countries is limited due to the lack of appropriate advisory systems, slow development of fruit growing cooperatives, and low absorptive capacity of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The mutual exchange of knowledge and learning among the project partners aim to increase the number of successful SMEs in the fruit growing sector through the use and implementation of technological and non-technological innovations via a newly created demo-farm network. The complementary competencies of research organisations, nongovernmental organisations, producers’ cooperatives, and SMEs constituting the project consortium will facilitate efficient development and use of the demonstration base offered by the open network. The activities to be performed as part of the project will also lead to the elaboration of guidelines for the establishment of similar demo-farms in other countries, more efficient communication tools for diverse stakeholder groups, increased accessibility of new demonstration objects for fruit growing and fruit processing companies, as well as development of policy recommendations on knowledge and technology transfer in the fruit growing and food sector. The project is expected to boost the innovation capacity of companies in the Baltic Sea Region, especially in the area of process, organisation, and marketing innovations, enabling them to open up new markets or reposition their products. It will also enhance the profile of the research organisations in providing relevant extension services along with boosting their research capacity and technological base. The project will contribute to the advancement and sustainable development of the knowledge based bioeconomy sector, int. al. contributing to the mitigation of regional disparities in the macro region.

Achievements (EN):

Sustainable network for sustainable production: InnoFruit has established an open demo-farm network, which includes 22 research organisations and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). 12 members of the network from Latvia, five from Lithuania and five from Poland signed agreements on their responsibilities, obligations and eligibility requirements. The network ensures the future transfer of practical knowledge and skills, either through peer-to-peer learning among fruit-growers within and across the countries, or through researcher-farmer cooperation, on e.g. farm trials, testing and demonstration of new technologies. New knowledge on demand: So far, 550 SMEs acquired new knowledge during cross-country visits to the demo farms, but also at consultations, trainings and seminars. They learned about good practices and the practical implementation of, for example, devices to process and store fruits and berries, or equipment to sterilise bottles for juice. The project also created recipes for healthy products with reduced sugar and increased fibre, as well as a mobile application “Resistant apples” for the Latvian market, which shows cultivar-specific information, such as growing characteristics, appearance, composition, possible ways of usage and resistance to potential diseases. From growing fruit to affecting policies: InnoFruit compiled recommendations for policy makers, in particular national ministries, in order to help them further develop common agricultural policies in Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. Among other things, the project recommends a balanced regional coverage of independent full-time advisors in fruit growing as part of a national advisory system, as well as financial and non-financial incentives for commercial farms to become involved in hosting on-farm demonstrations in fruit-growing. The recommendations were already communicated to the Ministry of Agriculture of Republic of Latvia. The Interreg InnoFruit used EUR 1.27 million from the European Union to trigger exchange of knowledge and innovative solutions among fruit-growers in Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. This is how Interreg helps build trust across the borders and fosters a more competitive Baltic Sea region. http://interreg-baltic.eu/project/innofruit/

Website: https://projects.interreg-baltic.eu/projects/innofruit-31.html

Delivered Outputs (EN):

SWOT analysis and requirements for demo farms Study report on innovation and knowledge transfer Established demonstration objects in orchards Improved webpage of the Technology Transfer Centre Developed, tested and demonstrated products Tools for innovation transfer Established demonstration and pilot object for processing Established pilot and demonstrations for research Agreements of knowledge and innovations Exchange; organisation of events Created open demo-farm network Recommendations for policy makers of fruit-growing sector

Thematic information

Agriculture and fisheries and forestry Knowledge and technology transfer

Specific Objective: ‘Research and innovation infrastructures’: To enhance market uptake of innovation based on improved capacity of research and innovation infrastructures and their users

Thematic Objective: (01) strengthening research, technological development and innovation by:

Investment Priority: (01a) enhancing research and innovation (R&I) infrastructure and capacities to develop R&I excellence, and promoting centres of competence, in particular those of European interest

Partners (8)

Lead Partner: Dārzkopības institūts

Address: Graudu str. 1, Cerini, Krimunu p., Dobele d., LV-3701 Dobele, Latvia

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.lvai.lv

Total budget: EUR 462 386.00

ERDF budget: EUR 393 028.10

SIA Berry plus

Name: SIA Berry plus

Address: "Gundegas", Virešu pagasts, Apes novads, LV-4355 Vireši, Latvia

Legal status: private

Total budget: EUR 90 000.00

ERDF budget: EUR 76 500.00

Latvijas augļkopju asociācija

Name: Latvijas augļkopju asociācija

Address: Raņķa dambis 31, LV-1048 Riga, Latvia

Legal status: private

Website: http://www.laas.lv

Total budget: EUR 37 860.00

ERDF budget: EUR 32 181.00

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslo centras

Name: Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslo centras

Department: Institute of Horticulture, Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry

Address: Instituto 1, LT 58344 Akademija, Kedainiai distr., Lithuania

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.lammc.lt

Total budget: EUR 314 597.00

ERDF budget: EUR 267 407.45

Instytut Ogrodnictwa

Name: Instytut Ogrodnictwa

Address: Konstytucji 3 Maja 1/3, 96-100 Skierniewice, Poland

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.inhort.pl

Total budget: EUR 359 720.00

ERDF budget: EUR 305 762.00

Svenskt Pomologiskt Science Center

Name: Svenskt Pomologiskt Science Center

Address: Stubbaröd 2818, 26876 Kågeröd, Sweden

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.stenestadpark.se

Total budget: EUR 30 000.00

ERDF budget: EUR 22 500.00

La-Sad Sp. z o.o.

Name: La-Sad Sp. z o.o.

Address: Borzęcin 15, 05-620 Błędów, Poland

Legal status: private

Website: http://www.la-sad

Total budget: EUR 155 450.00

ERDF budget: EUR 132 132.50

Latvijas Biozinātņu un tehnoloģiju universitāte

Name: Latvijas Biozinātņu un tehnoloģiju universitāte

Department: Faculty of Agriculture

Address: Lielā iela 2, LV-3001 Jelgava, Latvia

Legal status: public

Website: https://www.llu.lv

Total budget: EUR 50 000.00

ERDF budget: EUR 42 500.00

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Summary

Project name (EN): Advancement of non-technological innovation performance and innovation capacity in fruit growing and processing sector in selected Baltic Sea Region countries

Project acronym: InnoFruit

Project start date: 2016-03-01

Project end date: 2019-02-28

Project status: closed

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 1 500 013.00

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 1 272 011.05

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 84.80%

Co-financing sources:

ERDF: Amount, EUR 1 272 011.05.

Documents

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Websites / webtools / webforums / cooperative platforms

Demo network | Fruittech center (fruittechcentre.eu)

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Website / webtool / webforum / cooperative platform

Description: LETONIAN, EN, LITHUANIAN, PO, RU

Data source: https://interreg-baltic.eu/project/innofruit/

Publication date: 2022-01-31

Document date: 2019-02-28

Languages: en, lt, lv, pl, ru

Attachment link: https://fruittechcentre.eu/en/demo-network

Reports

POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AND DEMONSTRATION ACTIVITIES IN THE FRUIT SECTOR IN LATVIA, LITHUANIA AND POLAND InnoFruit project report

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://interreg-baltic.eu/project/innofruit/

Publication date: 2022-01-31

Document date: 2019-02-28

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Final study report on KIT practices

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://fruittechcentre.eu/en/demo-network

Publication date: 2022-01-31

Document date: 2017-12-21

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

SWOT analysis and requirements for demonstration farms: Development Trends in the Fruit Sector in Latvia, Lithuania and Poland

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://fruittechcentre.eu/en/demo-network

Publication date: 2022-01-31

Document date: 2018-12-31

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Presentations

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PRACTICES IN FRUIT RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS IN LATVIA, LITHUANIA AND POLAND

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Presentation

Publication date: 2022-01-31

Document date: 2019-02-28

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Assessment of on-farm demonstration activities in the fruit sector in Latvia, Lithuania and Poland (Infographic of SWOT)

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Presentation

Data source: https://fruittechcentre.eu/en/demo-network

Publication date: 2022-01-31

Document date: 2019-02-28

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Brochures / magazines / manuals

Smoothie - a product of unlimited potential

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Brochure / magazine / manual

Data source: https://fruittechcentre.eu/en/demo-network

Publication date: 2022-01-31

Document date: 2019-02-28

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Healthy products for kids with reduced sugar content

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Brochure / magazine / manual

Data source: https://fruittechcentre.eu/en/demo-network

Publication date: 2022-01-31

Document date: 2019-02-28

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Apple and sea buckhtorn juice

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Brochure / magazine / manual

Data source: https://fruittechcentre.eu/en/demo-network

Publication date: 2022-01-31

Document date: 2019-02-28

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Pear, raspberry, blueberry juice

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Brochure / magazine / manual

Data source: https://fruittechcentre.eu/en/demo-network

Publication date: 2022-01-31

Document date: 2019-02-28

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Pear and blueberry juice

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Brochure / magazine / manual

Data source: https://fruittechcentre.eu/en/demo-network

Publication date: 2022-01-31

Document date: 2019-02-28

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Pear and cherry juice

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Brochure / magazine / manual

Data source: https://fruittechcentre.eu/en/demo-network

Publication date: 2022-01-31

Document date: 2019-02-28

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Pear, cranberry and cherry juice

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Brochure / magazine / manual

Data source: https://fruittechcentre.eu/en/demo-network

Publication date: 2022-01-31

Document date: 2019-02-28

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

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2014 - 2020 INTERREG VB Baltic Sea

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2023-06-16

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200 / 200 (100%)

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2 025 / 2 025 (100%)

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Advancement of non-technological innovation performance and innovation capacity in fruit growing and processing sector in selected Baltic Sea Region countries

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