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Meet the partners behind CHARGE—a network of organisations dedicated to preserving, celebrating and sharing traditional and heritage foods across the NPA.
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Lapland University of Applied Sciences
Lapland University is an interdisciplinary institution with extensive experience in research, development, and innovation (RDI). Its core competences include food production, food security, and Arctic resilience.
BIA Innovator Campus
BIA is Ireland’s first Centre of Excellence for the food industry, operating as a multi-strand food and beverage hub with extensive experience connecting food producers, public authorities and sectoral agencies. BIA combines infrastructure (production units, manufacturing sites, event spaces) with technical expertise for product development.
NIBIO - Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research
NIBIO is one of Norway's largest research institutes. It contributes to food safety and security, sustainable resource management and innovation through research and knowledge production. NIBIO ensures that new crop varieties are safe and of high quality, that food products meet safety standards, and innovation in agriculture contributes to value creation.
Arctic Flavours Association
AFA has a proven record of working with traditional and novel arctic food products since 2010, as well as a long-standing expertise in supporting policy and food regulatory bodies in traditional and novel food regulatory interpretations. AFA are active members of the Finnish Food Authority's novel food expert group, providing up-to-date knowledge on regulatory and interpretation updates.
Sámi Education Institute
The Sámi Education Institute (SAKK) is a vocational education centre with a central role in the development of the Sámi region and Arctic expertise. SAKK plays a key role as a cultural and educational partner, ensuring Sámi heritage, traditional knowledge and natural resource skills are recognised and integrated into the project’s regulatory work.
Innovation South Greenland
Innovation South Greenland, located within the Kujalleq municipality, is a regional development organisation focused on strengthening innovation capacity, entrepreneurship, and sustainability among artisan local producers through local solutions. ISG holds extensive expertise in working with small-scale Inuit food producers, supporting business development rooted in heritage knowledge.
Búnaðarstovan - The Agricultural Agency
Búnaðarstovan is the Faroese governmental body agricultural administration, research and development, holding statutory competence for strategic direction and international coordination (FAO member) in the agri-food domain. Búnaðarstovan provides a unique perspective on peripheral communities’ food challenges, due to Faroese distinctive self-governing status.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and the Marine
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and the Marine
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry/Maa- ja Metsätalousministeriö
Norwegian Food Safety Authority
Norwegian Food Safety Authority/Mattilsynet
Boazovazzi AS
Boazovazzi AS specialises in promoting Sámi traditional knowledge and functions as a producer, distributor and service provider with a focus on Sámi heritage. heritage.
SámiSoster ry
SámiSoster ry
Kvitnes Gård
Kvitnes Company
Slow Food Sápmi
Slow Food Sápmi
