Vitality through ethical food production
Vitality through ethical food production
South Savo has the best and purest ingredients in the world
Lake fish, strong expertise in organic production, and locally produced foods carrying the D.O. Saimaa label are good examples of our world-class ingredients.
A strong and traditional food culture is a key competitive advantage, also internationally, and closely linked to tourism. Food production in the region is sustainable, ethical, and high-quality. Ensuring strong primary production also strengthens future competitiveness and security of supply.
The regional food cluster built around local and organic food acts as a platform for innovation, enabling new high-quality products and commercial applications.
Key objectives for the food sector
- Ensuring profitable and sustainable primary production
- Promoting clean and sustainably produced food, including organic products
- Increasing visibility of products from waters and forests
- Strengthening appreciation of local food experiences
- Boosting processing, branding, and exports through labels of quality and origin
- Building international partnerships and networks
- Strengthening the role of food in security of supply, well-being, and health
Food connects to
- food tourism
- new forest-based food products (natural products and ingredients, berries)
- synergies between clean water and clean food
- adaptation of primary production to climate change
South Savo Food Cluster develops a sustainable food sector
The South Savo Food Cluster brings together producers and experts to develop new food innovations.
Read more about the food cluster and other clusters in South Savo.