Bliesgau Genuß e.V.

Name / TitleBliesgau Genuß e.V.(English: Bliesgau Consumption Association) Case Study RegionSaarland (DE)Geographical coverage Biosphere Reserve Bliesgau and surrounding areaTypeRegistered Association Main activity / focus The association’s objective is to establish regional marketing as an important and supporting pillar and to raise awareness for regional products. The association serves as a forum to producers, processors, retailers, caterers, conservationists and […]

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Kulturlandschaftsinitiative St. Wendeler Land

 Name / TitleKulturlandschaftsinitiative St. Wendeler LandCase Study RegionSaarlandGeographical coverage Administrative district of St. WendelTypeRegistered charitable association; advice service Main activity / focus The main focus is on preserving and further developing the cultural landscape ‚St. Wendeler Land’, protecting and using natural resources and the cultural heritage. Three spheres of activity have been characterized: awareness raising, local commodity […]

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O Grelo Verde

Name / Title O Grelo Verde  Case Study Region Comarca de Verín (Spain) Geographical coverage The region of Galicia Type Voluntary group  Main activity / focus  The main goal of the initiative is to foster environmental sustainability, organic farming knowledge and consumption, and sustainable development. O Grelo Verde aims at fostering the consumption and production […]

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Cooperative Biocoop

Name / Title Cooperative Biocoop Case Study Region Comarca de Verín (Spain) Geographical coverage   The headquarters of the cooperative is located in the municipality of Verin. Partners are farmers from all over the province of Ourense but the distribution covers whole national territory of Spain Type Cooperative Association  Main activity / focus  In 1998, […]

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