Purpose of the programme and strategic context
Sustentta accompanies Spanish agri-food cooperatives interested in consolidating practices consistent with sustainable food. The programme responds to the need to equip these organisations with technical and strategic tools to design their own sustainable transition roadmaps.
Its design is inscribed in a context in which the European public policies promote the sustainability of food systems and in which Cooperatives they perform structural functions in rural areas.
Organization and modality of accompaniment
The Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation and Red2Red share the responsibility of coordinating the call, selection and technical support to the cooperatives.
The programme is structured around individual components adapted to each entity, together with collective activities that generate spaces for exchange and learning between participants.
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Components of accompaniment
Selected cooperatives receive:
- Diagnosis of the situation
Evaluation of the situation of each organization to identify needs and priorities. - Technical
supportDesign of strategies and action plans focused on sustainable practices. - Thematic
adviceSupport in areas such as production, transformation, logistics and marketing linked to sustainability. - Training and connections
Adapted training sessions and opportunities for linkage between cooperatives.
Editions and schedule
The first edition of the programme attracted the participation of 12 cooperatives from different parts of Spain , which made progress in diagnoses and strategic definitions of their sustainable projects. The second edition (whose call is already closed) will take place between February 2026 and July 2028.
Participation and criteria
Agri-food cooperatives from all over Spain that show commitment to the transition to more sustainable food systems can participate.
The selection takes into account aspects such as commitment to sustainability, previous trajectory, collective dimension of the project and territorial and sectoral diversity when applicable.
Access and Resources
Participation is managed through a public call whose information, bases and application form are available on the official platform of the Sustentta program.
Partner resources include Training materials and exchange spaces for participating cooperatives.