Seizing the opportunity of collective catering to develop organic production (original) (raw)
{Tool}Seizing the opportunity of collective catering to develop organic production. Creator(s): Cisowski, Fanny. Issuing Organisation(s): ITAB, IFOAM Organics Europe. OrganicTargets4EU Practice Abstract. (2025)
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Summary
A stable and growing outlet for farmers and processors, organic gains local visibility, and the 20% organic food in both public and private canteens target is reached easier.
Practical recommendations
To supply collective catering in France, organic producers should (Figure 1):
•Organise collectively into cooperatives or producer groups to pool volumes and adapt the format of food containers for public caterers
•Collaborate with local processors to ensure raw products meet catering requirements
•Use local micro-hubs to centralise logistics, facilitate deliveries, and optimise transport
•Establish long-term contracts with caterers to secure stable volumes and prices, enabling production planning and investment
•Advocate for public procurement rules to integrate sustainability and local sourcing criteria
•Align production and supply with the Egalim targets to secure demand for organic products
•Coordinate production and logistics to overcome supply fragmentation and expand organic offerings in collective catering.
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
|---|---|
| Teaser: | Organic food catering in France to 20% - how to achieve this? |
| What problem does the tool address?: | France has a target of 20% organic food catering (Egalim Law), but organic farmers struggle due to fragmented supply, unsuitable volumes, and strong logistical constraints. |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | Farmers and processors organise their supply collectively, adapt volumes, cooperate with regional food hubs or logistic platforms to meet public procurement requirements. |
| Country: | France |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Practice abstracts |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Englishshort supply chainshttp://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c\_3c0fb94fEnglishagricultural value chainshttp://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c\_1d043b89Englishprocessed productshttp://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c\_15742Englishsustainable developmenthttp://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c\_35332Englishhealth foodshttp://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c\_25396 |
| Subjects: | Food systems > Processing, packaging and transportation Food systems > Produce chain management"Organics" in general > Countries and regions > France |
| Research affiliation: | European Union > Horizon Europe > OrganicTargets4EU European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge France > ITAB - Institut Technique en Agriculture Biologique International Organizations > International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements IFOAM > IFOAM Organics Europe |
| Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number: | 101060368 |
| Related Links: | https://organictargets.eu/, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/56495 |
| Project ID: | OFK |
| Deposited By: | De Simone, Dr. Ambra |
| ID Code: | 56495 |
| Deposited On: | 17 Dec 2025 15:35 |
| Last Modified: | 17 Dec 2025 15:35 |
| Document Language: | English |
| Status: | Published |
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