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Pig producer associations in France form the first Association of Producer Organizations in Europe

Ten pig producer organizations in western France have joined together to form the AOP Porc Grand Ouest.

On the occasion of the Constituent General Assembly, the 10 pig associations, Agrial, Eureden, Elpor, Evel Up, GRPPO, Porcinéo, Porélia, Sypro Porcs, Porvéo and Porc Armor Evolution, adopted the statutes and internal regulations of the new Association of Producer Organizations (AOP). This project, led by young farmers in western France, is the first in Europe.

The purpose of the AOP Porc Grand Ouest is to strengthen the market power of farmers who are members of producer organizations. This strengthening also aims to ensure a response to market needs and the expectations of consumers and citizens. The AOP Porc Grand Ouest is part of the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy. It will act with the aim of obtaining operational programs to co-finance the structuring of projects, in particular for the modernization of farms. The General Assembly decided to submit an application to the Ministry of Agriculture for recognition of the AOP, an essential step in order to start its activities.