Value proposition

Connecting competences for innovative solutions and strengthening the competitiveness of SME in the food industry.

Being a cluster organisation in the food sector, FPI has well established networks and relations to actors along the food value chain, technology providers, research organisations, branch associations, as well as policy decision makers in Germany.

Main objectives are
- the facilitation and implementation of innovations and new solutions in the food sector,
- the creation of strategic alliances and co-operation projects
- and the establishment of regional, national and international networks.

Main areas of activity are:
- Identifying fields of innovation together with food industry and research
- setting-up and moderating expert networks
- facilitating the technology transfer (b2b and b2s)
moderating best-practice co-operations

Our Experise and activities:
FPI as cluster organization has over 20 years of experience in managing innovation projects in the food sector on regional, national, and European level with special attention to the involvement of SMEs. FPI has particular expertise in
- product and process innovation,
- digitalization in food processing,
- resource efficiency and circular economy,
- food quality and safety,
- technology transfer,
- HR development,
- market development, and
- communication and dissemination of research results.


FPI is also experienced in organizing delegation trips, study visits and matching events.
FPI has a certified cluster management according to European Cluster Excellence Initiative (ECEI) standards and just renewed the Silver Label certificate.

Last but not least, FPI is member of the European partnership Smart Sensors 4 Agri-Food (www.ss4af.com) and therfore has well-established contact to relevant food cluster organisations in 17 regions all over Europe.

So, let's connect!





Digitalisierung, Vernetzung, and Zirkuläres Wirtschaften