The Spanish pilot in Castilla y León has reached two important policy milestones that strengthen local food systems and support farmers selling through direct and local marketing channels. These achievements are the result of the work carried out within the project and mark an important step towards more sustainable and resilient agri-food systems in the region.
In January 2026, Castilla y León approved Decree 1/2026, establishing the first regional framework regulating direct sales and short supply chains for agri-food products.
The new decree makes it easier for farmers and food producers to sell locally through alternative marketing channels, helping them reduce intermediaries, increase the value of their products and strengthen their connection with consumers. It also creates a registration system for producers, defines the conditions for participating in these marketing channels and introduces a common identification system for registered operators.
The new regulation is one of the main outcomes delivered by the Spanish pilot and supports the project’s work to improve the policy framework for local markets and strengthen short food supply chains.
A second milestone followed in May 2026 with the approval of the official identification badge for products sold through direct sales and short supply chains.
The new logo gives consumers an easy way to recognise products marketed under the new regulatory framework, while helping producers distinguish their products and increase their visibility. The badge can be displayed on products, points of sale and promotional materials, creating a common identity for local food marketed through these alternative channels.
Together with the new decree, the badge helps build consumer confidence while giving producers a practical tool to promote locally marketed products.
These achievements were presented during the 2nd Warm-up Event, that took place in Valladolid on 29 May, where the Castilla y León Food Innovation Partnership (FIP), the regional network bringing together farmers, businesses, researchers, public authorities and other stakeholders, have met to discuss the opportunities created by the new regulatory framework.
The event was a great opportunity to encourage new organisations to join the partnership and contribute to the continued development of local food systems in the region. By showcasing concrete policy results, the Spanish pilot aims to build a strong and active network that will continue supporting innovation beyond the lifetime of the project.
Together, the new decree and the official badge provide practical support for local producers while making it easier for consumers to identify and trust locally produced food. They also offer an example that other regions can build on when developing policies to strengthen local markets and short food supply chains.
Project contribution: These milestones support the project’s work on improving the regulatory framework for local markets (KER 10) and developing tools to increase the visibility of products sold through short food supply chains.
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