SIQO and societal expectations: regional GDO meetings

Climate change, sustainability, water, the environment, animal welfare, decarbonization... In order to develop synergies in the face of these common challenges, INAO has organized regional meetings with the defense and management organizations (ODG), on the theme "SIQO facing societal expectations". From June 7 to September 14, 2023, 9 meetings were held across France. An opportunity to share local, regional and national practices and initiatives.

Video review of the regional meetings

The 9 meetings and proposed presentations

Rencontre régionale des organismes de défense et de gestion sur les SIQO face aux attentes sociétales, le 7 juin 2023 à Tours.
Rencontre régionale des organismes de défense et de gestion sur les SIQO face aux attentes sociétales, le 7 juin 2023 à Tours.

The context of agricultural production as well as consumer expectations is changing. Faced with these challenges, the official quality and origin identification marks (SIQO) are adapting. Various discussions and initiatives have already been undertaken, by the ODGs, the sectors and their federations, as well as by INAO bodies (Permanent Council, national committees, etc.). To consolidate this momentum, INAO is mobilized to support the players who bring SIQO products to life.

Exchange days in the field

The meetings provided an opportunity for professionals to share their views on the various initiatives undertaken. On the program: presentation of the discussions taking place within the INAO and SIQO sectors, testimonials of several concrete examples of how GDOs have taken societal expectations into account, both within and outside specifications, followed by discussions, but also time for collaborative work. The discussions will feed into future support tools and mobilize all players around these forward-looking issues. Cross-functionality is essential if SIQOs are to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow, as well as the expectations of consumers and society.

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Atelier participatif lors des rencontres régionales des organismes de défense et de gestion
Atelier participatif lors des rencontres régionales des organismes de défense et de gestion.

9 meetings across France

During these inter-sign days, examples of concrete initiatives were presented by local and national players. You can consult the presentations proposed on the links below.

Participatory workshops were also organized to answer the following two questions:

  • How to mobilize players to change practices?
  • What tools to support GDOs in implementing change?