Here we have brought together a number of case studies that show how public procurement can be used by small growers in a range of real-life situations.
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Courgette Pilot Study
Summary of one of the first projects growing agroecological produce for primary schools in Wales.
Torres Vedras
A sustainable food school programme to promote the local economy, environmental sustainability and quality school meals in Torres Vedras, Portugal.
Welsh Veg in Schools
Report of a highly successful project working with organic growers and wholesalers in Wales to deliver organic produce to Schools.
GASP Ecole
Example of a CSA network in Belgium supplying into schools.
Procurement for Good
Partnership led by Coventry University, evaluating how place-based public food procurement networks may help scale up provision.
Larder Cymru
A food and drink hub bringing regional producers and processors to supply into the public sector in Wales.
Sustainable Food in Malmo
Case study of one the most successful city wide local procurement projects in Europe.