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Online Workshop: Access to the U.S. Market – What the Consumer is Looking For

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Within the framework of the program “Open Olive Oil Academy – Messinia,” a specialized online workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 17:00 to 19:00, with the theme: “Access to the U.S. Market: What the Consumer is Looking For”.

The speaker will be Dr. Tasos Kyriakides, Assistant Professor at the Yale School of Public Health, Yale Center for Analytical Sciences (YCAS).

The aim of the workshop is to provide participants in the sector with valuable knowledge for entering and developing in international markets, with a focus on consumer trends in the U.S.

Participation is free!

The workshop will be held via the ZOOM platform, and you can join by following the LINK.

LandShift

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Co-creating sustainable land solutions across Europe with Horizon Europe support

Join us in the LandShift initiative — an EU-funded research project reshaping land-use planning for a climate-resilient future. By blending cutting-edge innovation, local voices, and Nature-Based Solutions, LandShift delivers balanced land use and thriving communities.

What is LandShift?

LandShift is a pioneering EU-funded research project aimed at transforming how land is managed across Europe. Through evidence-based research and regional collaboration, it develops inclusive and efficient land-use strategies that align with the European Green Deal and the New European Bauhaus, helping nature, communities, and regional development flourish together.

Our Role in LandShift

We are proud to be an active partner in LandShift, contributing to the co-creation of Living Spaces — real-world regions across Europe including Greece — where communities, researchers, and policymakers collaborate to design and test sustainable land-use solutions.

Why It Matters

Land isn’t just a resource — it’s the foundation of biodiversity, climate resilience, community wellbeing, and Europe’s sustainable future. But mounting pressures like climate change, soil degradation, and biodiversity loss put this precious resource at risk. Traditional land-use management needs bold innovation.

LandShift addresses this by deploying advanced tools — from Earth Observation and AI to Data Cubes and multi-criteria analysis — to monitor, predict, and support smarter land-use decisions. These technology-powered, nature-based strategies help restore ecosystems, promote food security, and ensure balanced regional development.

How It Works

  • Data-driven tools like AI, Earth Observation, and Data Cubes empower regional authorities and stakeholders with actionable insights.
  • Nature-Based Solutions tailored to each Living Space support biodiversity, sustainable biomass, and community wellbeing.
  • Inclusive, community-led development ensures that solutions are practical, location-specific, and scalable across Europe.

Living Spaces at Work

In diverse settings—ranging from rural farms to forests in regions across France, Italy, Poland, Ukraine, and here in Greece — LandShift’s Living Spaces serve as dynamic testbeds for co-created, sustainable land-use strategies.

A Shared Vision for the Future

At its core, LandShift transforms land into more than a resource—it becomes the foundation of productive, beautiful, diverse, and resilient landscapes. Guided by New European Bauhaus principles, the project delivers replicable models and decision support frameworks that empower policymakers and regions across Europe.

Stay Connected

This project is funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No. 101182007.

Join us in shaping a sustainable, climate-resilient future for Europe’s landscapes.

Learn more — landshift.eu

Support through the Crowdfunding Platform

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Empowering Small Producers for a Sustainable Future

Small-scale farmers and producers—especially those operating family-run and traditional food businesses—often face significant challenges. Many lack the entrepreneurial skills and specialized knowledge needed to create innovative products, improve their production processes, compete in the marketplace and build sustainable businesses. These challenges are particularly acute in rural areas, where access to training and advisory services is limited. Additionally, Greek food businesses frequently fail to fully leverage the added value of their processed products.

How the Crowdfunding Platform Supports Producers

The AgroAnelixi – Farmers of the Future program addresses these challenges by offering comprehensive support to producers aiming to innovate and grow. Participants benefit from:

  • Educational workshops

  • Expert-led business consulting

  • Business plan development and evaluation

  • Access to financial tools

  • Field visits and networking opportunities

The program promotes entrepreneurship, encourages the adoption of sustainable practices in agriculture and food production, safeguards the environment and natural resources and strengthens local economies.

Support the Future of Greek Agriculture through the Crowdfunding Platform!

Creating Lasting Impact

Since its launch in 2020, AgroAnelixi has supported over 85 producers and family businesses across Greece. By empowering rural entrepreneurs, the program drives economic development, creates jobs, and fosters resilient communities.

By championing sustainable agriculture, AgroAnelixi not only protects the environment but also ensures the responsible use of natural resources—paving the way for a more sustainable and inclusive food system.

The program is implemented by New Agriculture New Generation, a non-profit organization established in 2018 through the initiative and founding donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), as part of the “Recharging the Youth” initiative.

Support the Future of Greek Agriculture through the Crowdfunding Platform!

7th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up in Ierapetra

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The 7th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up, titled: “Innovative Solutions for the Transition to a Circular Bioeconomy – Eliminating Plastic Waste in Agriculture and Food Packaging” will take place on Tuesday, May 31, 2025, at Agro Expo Ierapetra.
The organization New Agriculture New Generation has been organizing TrophyΤροφή since 2019, with the founding donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). It has collaborated with most universities, research institutions, multinational companies, and VCs.

Sponsor of the 7th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up is DS SMITH. It is implemented under the auspices of the Region of Crete and the Department of Management Science & Technology of the Hellenic Mediterranean University.

Detailed Program:

18:00–18:05 | Welcome Remarks

18:05–18:10 | Presentation of TrophyΤροφή 2025 & Daily Agenda

18:10–18:20 | Presentation: “Smart and Sustainable Food Packaging,” Orestis Matanakis, Commercial Director, DS Smith Hellas

18:20–18:50 | 1st Panel Discussion: “Smart and Sustainable Food Packaging: Innovation Meets Entrepreneurship”

Participants:

Orestis Matanakis, Commercial Director, DS Smith Hellas
Konstantinos Vassakis, Assistant Professor, Department of Management Science and Technology, Hellenic Mediterranean University
Marina Pitropaki, Producer

Moderator: Stavros Papadopoulos, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Senior Manager, New Agriculture New Generation

18:50–19:20 | 2nd Panel Discussion: “Sustainability in Agricultural Production and Optimal Resource Management: From Research to Application”

Participants:

Giorgos Kladakis, President, Agricultural Cooperative of Vegetable Producers of Arvi
Georgios Koumbouris, Researcher at ELGO, Specialization in Olive Cultivation
Nektarios Kourgialas, Researcher at ELGO, Specialization in Irrigation and Water Resource Management

Moderator: Stavros Papadopoulos, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Senior Manager, New Agriculture New Generation

19:20–19:40 | Idea Generation Workshop

19:40–20:00 | Idea Presentations & Closing

Olive Cultivation and Olive Oil Production Seminar

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The aim of this specific open and modern seminar is to provide participants – in a short period of time – with introductory knowledge and important basic information on olive tree care.

The topics covered include olive tree pruning, plant physiology, appropriate cultivation techniques, plant protection methods, and the use of irrigation systems.

Simple, fast, on your own time

This webinar is asynchronous and can be followed at your own pace, allowing you to grow your knowledge whenever and however you want.

This course is addressed to:

• Olive growers, whether professionally or supplementarily involved.

• Professionals from the entire value chain of olives and olive oil, such as olive mill owners, processors, and traders.

• Students and young professionals: Individuals who wish to gain knowledge about olives.

Meet the Instructor, Dimitrios Psathas:

Dimitrios Psathas is a lecturer at Perrotis College of the American Farm School in Thessaloniki, specializing in Olive Cultivation and Olive Oil Processing Systems. As the founder of Klea Premium Goods, he plays a leading role in ensuring the quality of the company’s products. With extensive experience as an Agronomist Consultant, he has made significant contributions to olive grove management and the production of high-quality extra virgin olive oil. He is a certified olive oil taster and has been recognized in various competitions and research programs.

6th TrophyTροφή Meet-Up in Florina

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The 6th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up, titled: “Innovative Technologies for Increasing Productivity in Agriculture,” will take place on Thursday, May 15 at the Auditorium of the School of Agricultural Sciences, University of Western Macedonia – Florina.

The organization New Agriculture New Generation has been organizing TrophyΤροφή since 2019, with the founding donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). It has collaborated with most universities, research institutes, multinational companies, and VCs.

The 6th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up is co-organized with the University of Western Macedonia and the Department of Agriculture of the University of Western Macedonia, under the auspices of the Chamber of Florina and the Region of Western Macedonia.

Program:

Main Topic: Innovative Technologies for Increasing Productivity in Agriculture

17:00–17:15 | Welcome Remarks:
Fokion Papathanasiou, Chair, Department of Agriculture, UoWM
Athanasios Taskas, Deputy Regional Governor of Florina
Valina Rosa, President, Florina Chamber of Commerce
Nikos Tsironis, Business Support Consultant, Florina Chamber of Commerce

17:15–17:25 | Presentation of TrophyΤροφή 2025 & Day’s Agenda

17:25–17:35 | Introductory Talk: Innovative applications for a modern and sustainable agriculture,
Stefanos Testempasis, Assistant Professor, UoWM

17:35–18:05 | 1st Panel Discussion: “The Digital Transformation of Crop Protection and Cultivation”

Participants:
Moderator: Filippos Bantzis, Assistant Professor, UoWM
Dr. Evangelos Karagiannis, Assistant Professor, UoWM
Stefanos Testempasis, Assistant Professor, UoWM
Dr. Giannis Tsakiris, Technical Director, Agrocell
Dimitris Vakamis, Founder, AgroQ

18:05–18:10 | Q&A

18:10–18:20 | Introductory Talk: Green Transition in Agri-food: Improving the Carbon Balance,
Vasileios Ampas, Assistant Professor, UoWM

18:20–18:50 | 2nd Panel Discussion: “Carbon Footprint of Agriculture”

Participants:
Moderator: Vasileios Ampas, Assistant Professor, UoWM
Eleni Kasapidou, Associate Professor, UoWM
Giorgos Galanis, Research Associate, i-BEC
Vasilis Mylonas, Agronomist, Kir-Yianni Estate
Ilias Platis, Market Development Manager, FarmB Digital Agriculture

18:50–18:55 | Q&A

18:55–19:10 | Break

19:15–20:00 | Idea Generation Workshop

20:00–20:30 | Idea Presentations & Closing

5th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up in Kavala

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The 5th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up, with the theme: “Digital Transformation and Precision Agriculture”, will take place on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the Kavala Chamber of Commerce.

The organization New Agriculture New Generation has been organizing TrophyΤρόφη since 2019, with the founding donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). It has collaborated with most universities, research institutions, multinational companies, and VCs.

The 5th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up is co-organized with the Democritus University of Thrace, with the support of the Kavala Chamber of Commerce, and under the auspices of the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace.

Detailed Program:

Main Theme: Digital Transformation and Precision Agriculture

17:00-17:05 | Opening Remarks:
Stavros Papadopoulos / Akis Karamavros,
Ioannis Paliokas

17:05-17:10 | Welcome Addresses:

  • Maria Michalopoulou, Professor – Member of the Administrative Council, Democritus University of Thrace (D.U.Th.)

  • Theodoros Markopoulos, Deputy Regional Governor of Kavala

  • Souzy Mavrommati, Director, Kavala Chamber of Commerce

17:10-17:15 | Presentation of Trophy-Trofi 2025 & Day’s Program

17:15-17:20 | Presentation of Enterprise Europe Network

17:20–17:30 | 1st Thematic Session (Introductory Presentation):
“Digital Transformation in the Agri-Food Sector”

Giorgos Giordamlis, Chairman of the Board, Prisma Electronics S.A.

17:30–18:00 | 1st Panel Discussion:
Participants:

  • Ioannis Paliokas, Assistant Professor, Democritus University of Thrace (Moderator)

  • Kyriakos Panitsidis, Assistant Professor, University of Western Macedonia

  • Giorgos Giordamlis, Chairman of the Board, Prisma Electronics S.A.

  • Eugenia Filosoglou, President of the Philippi Trade Association

  • Dimitrios Kourtides, Assistant Professor, Democritus University of Thrace

  • Georgios Papakostas, Professor – Head of the Department of Informatics, Democritus University of Thrace

18:00–18:05 | Q&A

18:05–18:15 | 2nd Thematic Session (Introductory Presentation):
“Precision Agriculture Technologies”

  • Ioannis Kostavellis, Assistant Professor, International Hellenic University (Moderator)

  • Despina Bloukou, Public Health Expert & Forester M.Sc. – Drone Operator, Bloukos General Disinfection

  • Ilias Platis, Market Development Manager, FarmB Digital Agriculture S.A.

  • Dimitris Aidonis, Professor – Chair, Department of Supply Chain Management, International Hellenic University

  • Dimitrios Kolovos, Finance Operations Manager, Bluechain Tech

18:45-19:00 | Break

19:00-19:45 | Idea Generation Workshop

19:45-20:15 | Idea Presentations

20:15-20:30 | Voting, Awards & Closing

4th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up in Thessaloniki

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The 4th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up, titled: “Innovative Solutions for the Transition to a Circular Bioeconomy – Eliminating Plastic Waste in Agriculture and Food Packaging,” will take place on Tuesday, May 6, at Perrotis College in Thessaloniki.

New Agriculture New Generation has been organizing TrophyΤροφή since 2019, with founding support from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). Over the years, it has collaborated with leading universities, research institutions, multinational companies, and VCs.

The 4th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up is co-organized with the American Farm School, Perrotis College, and the American College of Thessaloniki, and is held under the auspices of the Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce & Industry (TCCI) and the Region of Central Macedonia. The Meet-Up is sponsored by DS Smith.

Main Theme: “Innovative Solutions for the Transition to a Circular Bioeconomy – Eliminating Plastic Waste in Agriculture and Food Packaging”

17:00-17:15 | Welcome Remarks:

  • Nikos Tzollas, Deputy Regional Governor for Digital Governance, Region of Central Macedonia

  • Dr. Kiki Zinoviadou, Dean, Perrotis College

  • Panagiotis Menexopoulos, General Secretary of the Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBETH) – CEO, Afoi Menexopouloi SA

17:15-17:25 | Presentation of TrophyTrofi 2025 & Day’s Program

17:25-17:35 | Presentation: “Smart and Sustainable Food Packaging”
Orestis Matanakis, Commercial Director, DS Smith Hellas

17:35-18:05 | 1st Panel Discussion: “Smart and Sustainable Food Packaging: Where Innovation Meets Entrepreneurship”

Participants:

  • Dr. Kiki Zinoviadou, Dean, Perrotis College

  • Nikos Tzollas, Deputy Regional Governor for Digital Governance, Region of Central Macedonia

  • Orestis Matanakis, Commercial Director, DS Smith Hellas

Moderator:
Stavros Papadopoulos, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Senior Manager, New Agriculture New Generation

18:05-18:20 | Break

18:20-18:35 | Fireside Chat: “Carbon Farming & Resilient Food Systems”

Speakers:

  • Stella Psarropoulou, Alexandria Innovation Zone

  • Grigoris Chatzikostas, General Partner, Loggerhead Ventures

  • Akis Karamavros, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Associate, New Agriculture New Generation

18:35-19:05 | 2nd Panel Discussion: “Sustainable Food Supply Chains: The Role of Knowledge in Shaping Modern Business Models”

Participants:

  • Dr. Sofia Lalous, Head of Environmental Science Department, Perrotis College

  • Dimos Moutsaras, Head of Supply Chain, Lidl Hellas

  • Panagiotis Menexopoulos, General Secretary of EBETH – CEO, Afoi Menexopouloi SA

Moderator:
Stavros Papadopoulos, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Senior Manager, New Agriculture New Generation

19:05-19:15 | Break

19:15-19:20 | Presentation: “From Business Idea to Action”
Nikolas Chourvouliadis, Director, The Entrepreneurship Hub, ACT – American College of Thessaloniki

19:20-20:00 | Idea Generation Workshop

20:00-20:30 | Idea Presentations & Closing

Meeting with the Secretary General of Anti-Crime Policy for the Social Farming 360 Program

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A warm and constructive meeting took place at the Ministry of Citizen Protection between the Secretary General of Anti-Crime Policy, Mr. Aris Perris, and the CEO of the organization New Agriculture New Generation, Ms. Efi Laziridou. Also present was Mr. Emilios Kyriakou, CEO and Head of Corporate Banking for Citi in Greece, Malta, and Cyprus, representing the Citi Foundation, along with Ms. Eva Polyzopoulou, General Director of ActionAid Hellas.

The meeting was held within the framework of the Social Farming 360 program, which is implemented by New Agriculture New Generation with the full support and funding of the Citi Foundation, in close collaboration with the General Secretariat of Anti-Crime Policy of the Ministry of Citizen Protection, and with the participation of ActionAid and Freedom Gate.

  • Read more in the official press release by the General Secretariat of Anti-Crime Policy HERE

  • Read more about the Program HERE

  • See the results of the program so far HERE

3rd TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up in Katerini

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The third TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up, themed “Smart and Sustainable Food Supply Chains,” will take place on Thursday, March 27, at the Main Auditorium of the Department of Supply Chain Management at DI.PA.E. in Katerini. The organization “New Agriculture New Generation” has been organizing TrophyΤροφή since 2019, with the founding donation from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). It has collaborated with most universities, research institutions, multinational companies, and VCs.

The 3rd TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up is implemented in collaboration with the Department of Supply Chain Management (Katerini) – DI.PA.E and is held under the auspices of the Region of Central Macedonia.

Program of the 3rd TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up

17:00-17:05 | Welcome Remarks

-Dimitrios Triantafyllou, Professor, DI.PA.E.

-Maria Tsakiri, Business Advisory Support Officer, E.V.E.TH. – CMO Tsakiris Family

17:05-17:10 | Presentation: TrophyΤροφή 2025 & Day’s Program

17:10-17:20 | Presentation: Dimitrios Palantzián, Department of Technology Transfer & Innovation, DI.PA.E.

17:20-17:30 | Presentation: Ilias Georgakoudis, Scientific Collaborator, DI.PA.E.

17:30-18:00 | 1st Panel Discussion: “Innovation in Food Standardization and Packaging”

-Dimitrios Folinas, Professor, DI.PA.E.

-Ioannis Kostavelis, Associate Professor, DI.PA.E.

-Company Representative (TBC)

Moderator: Dimitrios Triantafyllou, Professor, DI.PA.E.

18:00-18:10 | Fireside Chat

-Anastasia Bomba, Central Wholesale Market of Thessaloniki

-Stavros Papadopoulos, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Senior Manager, New Agriculture New Generation

18:10-18:20| Break

18:20-18:30 | Presentation: Naoum Tsolakis, Associate Professor, DI.PA.E.

18:30-19:00 | 2nd Panel Discussion: “Reverse Supply Chains for the Utilization of Food By-products”

-Evangelos Lioutas, Associate Professor, DI.PA.E.

-Panagiotis Karagiannakis, Associate Professor, DI.PA.E.

-Antonis Amanios, CEO, Joice Foods

Moderator: Naoum Tsolakis, Associate Professor, DI.PA.E.

19:00-19:50 | Idea Generation Workshop

19:50-20:30 | Idea Presentations & Closing

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