Valencia, Spain
Overcoming barriers to healthy food
Overcoming barriers to healthy food
Valencia’s rich food culture is deeply tied to its agricultural roots. Surrounded by the historic Huerta de València, one of Europe’s last living agricultural heritage systems, the city has access to fresh local produce.
Despite this, local food consumption remains low. To change that, Valencia is introducing initiatives like the Agrifood Strategy 2025 to reduce food waste, promote organic farming, and support vulnerable households through social food programs.
Local NGOs and community groups are also working to boost local markets.
What needs to change?
What needs to change?
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Export-oriented production limiting local food availability.
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Limited awareness of the value and quality of local food.
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Limited sustainable options.
Our approach
Our approach
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Collaboration with organizations in the Valencian ecosystem that promote a more sustainable, healthy, and equitable local food system with a right-to-food approach.
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Engagement of vulnerable groups through social services.
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Identification of barriers to healthy and sustainable food consumption.
LOCAL CONTACTS
Pilot coordinators
Lidia García (VIC)
lidia.garcia@lasnaves.com
Carmen García (VIC)
carmen.garcia@lasnaves.com