Agri-Food Cluster Pohjois-Savo Awarded European Recognition for High-Quality Cluster Management
Agri-Food Cluster Pohjois-Savo Awarded European Recognition for High-Quality Cluster Management Agri-Food Cluster Pohjois-Savo has received an important international recognition: the European Cluster Excellence Initiative (ECEI) has awarded the cluster the Cluster Management Excellence Label BRONZE – Striving for Cluster Excellence. The label indicates that the cluster meets European quality criteria and has undergone an independent […]
Kalavapriikki joins Agri-Food Cluster North Savo
Kalavapriikki enriches the cluster with its expertise in fisheries and brings experience in practices that foster innovative solutions for both home kitchens and food production.
Insights from Hamburg’s Food Ecosystem
Insights from Hamburg’s Food Ecosystem The two-day visit to Hamburg offered valuable insights into food system development, start-up support, and cluster governance. The program was organized in collaboration with the Cleverfood delegation, bringing together participants from several European countries, including Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Poland. The purpose of the trip was to learn from […]
North Savo meets Hamburg: Towards a stronger and more sustainable Agri-Food Cluster
Savonia University of Applied Sciences representing the North Savo region has started friendship cooperation with the City of Hamburg. The kick-off event brought together key actors from North Savo’s agri-food sector to explore how cluster collaboration can strengthen innovation and better engage decision-makers.
Ponsse Officially Joins Agri-Food Cluster North Savo – A Milestone for Regional Collaboration
Ponsse’s membership now strengthens the ties between forestry and agri-food sectors, creating new opportunities for innovation, sustainability, and growth in North Savo.
Clusters Meet Regions: Two Inspiring Days of Learning, Networking, and Collaboration in Eindhoven
Agri-Food Cluster joined the vibrant Clusters Meet Regions event in Eindhoven, where collaboration, talent, and regional strengths took center stage. The two days were filled with inspiring discussions, new connections, and fresh perspectives on how clusters can spark real innovation across Europe. We’re coming back energized—with new ideas, partnerships, and a renewed drive to make impact happen.
Strengthening Ties Between Kosovo and Finland in Education, Agriculture, and Business
Agri-Food Cluster North Savo’s Cluster Manager, Dr. Ardita Hoxha-Jahja, had the pleasure of meeting with the Finnish Ambassador to Kosovo, Matti Nissinen, and Senior Advisor Jehona Ademaj Sejdiu. The discussions focused on enhancing collaboration between Kosovo and Finland, particularly in education, agriculture, and business opportunities for North Savo companies in the Kosovo.
Agri-Food Cluster North Savo joins Valio Food 2.0 ecosystem
Savonia International Week: Strengthening Comprehensive Security in Agri-Food
Savonia International Week: Strengthening Comprehensive Security in Agri-Food Savonia International Week brought together experts, academics, and professionals from across Europe to discuss comprehensive security in various sectors, with a special focus on food security and sustainability. Guests from Germany, Kosovo, Austria, France, and Finland participated in insightful discussions, knowledge sharing, and collaborative workshops to address […]
North Savo Cluster meets Africa: Food system perspectives from Zambia 28.3.2025
North Savo Cluster meets Africa: Food system perspectives from Zambia 28.3. Welcome to Internationalization! Expert from the University of Zambia is coming to Northern Savonia and will deliver keynote speech at the Campus Heart of Savonia’s Kuopio campus. Join us to hear and discuss issues related to the African food system and agricultural land use. […]