1. Experience of Local Identity products in Kainuu Area (Finland) / Pirjo Heikkinen, LAG Living KainuuSivu 1 18.5.2015 Local Identity Products Support Systems in Finland - BOTTLE NECKS in KAINUU

2. Bottle necks preventing the growth Marketing and sales are separated -availability of products is difficult -lack of marketing Minimal co- operation between training, guidance and R&D Presentation name and authorSivu 2 18.5.2015

3. Bottle necks… Hard to get the Big Picture: a coordinator needed, and thematical program for food industry in Kainuu Lack of research and product development kitchen premises, and readyness to produce test series Presentation name and authorSivu 3 18.5.2015

4. Bottle necks… Entrepreneurial spirit, - tradition and abilities are minimal, ”we’re just producing raw materials…” Presentation name and authorSivu 4 18.5.2015

5. Development actions needed R&D Kitchen Defining the needs of professional kitchen (central) Activities to boost the birth of enterprises, and creating environments for R&D Finding those interested in entrepreneurship, tayloring the training Get the local public food providers more closely committed to local food Presentation name and authorSivu 5 18.5.2015