Ploutos: a sustainable framework to rebalance agri-food value chains
Status
October 2020 - September 2023
Partners
33 partners from farmers and farmers’ organizations, food industries and traders to NGOs, public authorities and public service providers
The agri‑food system faces growing pressure, from soil health concerns to shifting market dynamics. Ploutos, as a Horizon 2020 project, steps in with a fresh, integrated approach. The project developed a Sustainable Innovation Framework that helps the entire value chain work together more fairly, efficiently, and sustainably.
Results and impact
At the core of Ploutos lies its Sustainable Innovation Framework, powered by three dimensions: changing behaviours, designing collaborative business models, and extending data‑driven technology services.
This combination helps stakeholders align on shared goals, improve cooperation, and implement solutions that support long‑term sustainability. The framework also enhances data exchange, enabling smoother advisory and information flows for farmers.
Ploutos’ Innovation Academy
To turn strategy into action, the project established the Innovation Academy, where experiments and practices from the project’s pilots are developed and assessed. The Academy ensures new ideas are co‑designed, widely communicated, and ready for broader adoption across the value chain.
More information
Explore the framework and its applications at the Ploutos website.
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