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Practical Olive Growing Guide

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Practical Olive Growing Guide

Everything you need to know about modern olive cultivation – in one guide!

The Practical Olive Growing Guide was created as part of the Open Olive Oil Academy, implemented in 2024 by New Agriculture New Generation, through the founding donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), and in collaboration with the Municipality of North Kynouria and the Chamber of Arcadia.

What will you find in the Guide?

· Practical advice on olive cultivation
· Essential knowledge about the tree, soil, diseases, irrigation, and olive oil production
· A valuable reference tool for every modern olive grower
· Recommendations based on scientific evidence and hands-on experience

The Guide is the result of the work of an interdisciplinary team of experts and can stand alone—whether you’re a beginner or an experienced olive grower.

Download the Guide (in Greek) for free and improve your cultivation practices!

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

Mastic trees: Ensuring the future of a national product – Knowledge transfer and innovation network in Chios

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The program follows the successful action “Mastic Trees: Modern Techniques of Propagation and Cultivation”, implemented from October 2021 to May 2023 in Chios. This program aims to create the first organized network for knowledge and innovation transfer for mastic cultivation on the island of Chios, from producer to producer (peer to peer).

The program is divided into two implementation phases:

  1. The first phase involves selecting 20 mastic producers from the 24 Mastic Villages of Chios who already have relevant experience in cultivation. These selected producers will be trained to educate other producers in their area through seminars and workshops. The selected producers will serve as reference points in their region.
  2. In the second phase, all interested mastic producers in Chios can participate in receiving knowledge about mastic cultivation from the trained producers of the first phase. This phase involves knowledge exchange and problem-solving facilitated by the New Agriculture New Generation, the Chios Mastic Growers Association and the Laboratory of Floriculture of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

The program aims to enhance mastic cultivation techniques and create a sustainable network of knowledge transfer among mastic producers in Chios. It is co-funded by the New Agriculture New Generation and the Chios Mastic Growers Association and supported by The Hellenic Initiative. Founding Donor of New Agriculture New Generation is the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).

Target Audience

  • Participants in the first phase: Mastic producers aged 18-45 (or 46-55 if necessary), members of the primary cooperatives of the Chios Mastic Growers Association, willing to participate in the training program and transfer their knowledge to other producers in their region.
  • Participants in the second phase: All interested mastic producers in Chios.

Program of Studies

The program includes topics such as propagation of mastic trees, fertilization, biodiversity, pest control, harvesting techniques, and integrated mastic cultivation practices. The program will be completed in March 2026!

Awards

The program was honored at the Bravo Sustainability Dialogue & Awards 2024 in the Protection of Biodiversity category in the “Environment” pillar, recognizing the value of innovation and collaboration in protecting the unique national treasure of Chios mastic!

Cultivating the Resilience of Greek Farmers | EIT Food – GROW

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Program Objective

The main objective of the program is to enhance the resilience and entrepreneurial capacity of Greek farmers. The project focuses on developing knowledge and skills in three thematic areas:

  • Regenerative Agriculture

  • Business Development

  • Innovation

Through these pillars, participants will be able to adopt sustainable practices, increase their competitiveness, and contribute to the regeneration of the agricultural sector in Greece.

Participation in the program is FREE OF CHARGE. All participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance from EIT Food – GROW.

Educational Goals

The educational goals include:

  • Developing practical skills in regenerative agriculture and sustainable farm management.

  • Strengthening entrepreneurial and innovation capacities.

  • Fostering collaboration and exchange of best practices among producers.

  • Empowering farmers as leaders in the green transition.

Target Audience

The program is addressed to farmers and agri-food entrepreneurs operating in rural and remote areas of Greece. Participants will be selected based on:

  • Geographic location

  • Type of agricultural activity

  • Commitment to participation

  • Inclusion criteria (gender equality, young farmers, small-scale units)

Number of Beneficiaries

More than 120 participants will directly benefit from the program, receiving comprehensive training and access to tools that strengthen their productive and entrepreneurial activities.

Program Structure

The total duration of the program is 20 hours, and it will take place from November to December 2025 via the Cultivate Academy platform of New Agriculture New Generation.

The program includes:

  • Blended Learning (20 hours)

20 hours of asynchronous learning through presentations, videos, quizzes and supporting material

  • 2 Expert Sessions (90 minutes each)

Interactive discussions with experts on technical and business topics.

  • 2 Farmer-to-Farmer Forums (1 hour each)

Peer learning sessions for experience and best practice sharing.

  • 1 Networking Event with Stakeholders

Networking with institutions, cooperatives, buyers, startups, and researchers.

  • Toolkits & Offline Educational Material

Knowledge packages with applications for Greek crops and business planning guides.

Certificate of Attendance

All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from the program.

Participation Fee

Participation in the program is FREE OF CHARGE.

Trainers

The trainings will be delivered by academics and professionals from the agri-food sector, as well as expert collaborators from the EIT Food network. The team of instructors will include university professors, sustainable development consultants, and entrepreneurship specialists.

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

Agrifood Leadership

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Shaping the Future Leaders of Greece’s Agrifood Sector

The organization New Agriculture New Generation is designing and implementing, for the 4th time in Greece, the innovative leadership program Agrifood Leadership, under the scientific guidance of Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA, and under the auspices of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food. The Founding Donor of New Agriculture New Generation is the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).

The first specialized leadership program in Greece in the Agrifood sector! Agrifood Leadership is a high-quality educational program aimed at entrepreneurs, professionals, and rising executives in the agrifood industry.

The program’s main goal is to provide substantive and practical knowledge related to developing leadership capabilities, communication skills, and knowledge on selected key issues in the sector (agronomic and environmental).

The new cycle will run from November 2026 to June 2027, and for the first time will carry accreditation from EIT Food, with the program now officially certified with the EIT Label — a leading European “quality seal” for education programs in innovation and entrepreneurship.

What the EIT Label certification means

The EIT Label is a mark of excellence for education and training programs that follow the quality standard of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), emphasizing the quality of educational design, skills development, and measurable impact.

The awarding of the EIT Label to Agrifood Leadership by EIT Food confirms the program’s high quality and impact, placing the learner at the center of the experience, in the sustainable transformation of the agrifood system.

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Who it’s for:

– Executives, entrepreneurs, farm owners, members of cooperatives and producer groups, agricultural banking executives, and public sector officials.

– Rising mid-to-senior level executives who hold positions of responsibility and manage teams.

– Talented, up-and-coming executives who are called upon to lead new teams or have recently taken on team leadership roles.

Format:

Seven experiential three-day sessions including training, systematic networking activities, on-site visits to key decision-making centers in the sector, hands-on leadership role-playing activities, and 3 online training sessions.

Program Thematic Modules

  • Creating the Leader

  • Leadership and Communication

  • Emotional Intelligence & Leadership

  • Building and Working with the Team

  • Governance / Decision-Making in the EU

  • Rural Economy and Agricultural Policy / Visit to the Ministry of Rural Development and Food (MRDF)

  • Climate Leadership: Enhancing Agrifood Resilience

  • Social Media & Personal Branding

  • Export Strategy

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Agrifood leadership training

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

2nd TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up in Athens

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The second TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up, with the main theme: “Sustainable Food Systems – From Production to Consumption and Waste Utilization,” will take place on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Multi-purpose Hall of the Agricultural University of Athens. The organization New Agriculture New Generation has been organizing the 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.

It is organized in collaboration with the Agricultural University of Athens and supported by the Goodys – Everest Group of Companies.

Program of the 2nd TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up:

17:00-17:05 | Remarks

17:05-17:10 | Presentation of TrophyTrophy 2025 & Day Program

17:10-17:40 | Panel Discussion: “Reducing Food Waste Across the Entire Supply Chain”
Participants:

• Ryneta Mitsi, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Director, Goody’s-Everest Group
• Konstantia-Aikaterini Lazaridi, Professor, Harokopio University
• Moderator: Dia Chorafa, “Alliance for the Reduction of Food Waste”

17:40-17:55 | Fireside Chat: “Circular Economy and the Use of By-products”
Participants:

• Alexis Pantziaros, CEO & Co-founder, Coffeeco Upcycle
• Stavros Papadopoulos, Entrepreneurship Development Senior Manager, New Agriculture New Generation

17:55-18:10 | Break

18:10-18:25 | Fireside Chat: “Enhancing Innovation in Agri-food and Supporting Entrepreneurship”
Participants:

• Konstantinos Mountzouris, Professor, Director of the Physiology, Nutrition & Dietetics Laboratory, Department of Animal Production Science and CEO of the startup FeedIt
• Katerina Papadouli, Head of Technology Transfer Office, G.P.A.

18:25-19:10 | Idea Generation Workshop

19:10-20:00 | Idea Presentations & Closing

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