Stakeholder engagement and consumer insight lie at the heart of EXCEL4MED’s mission to strengthen Mediterranean fruit supply chains.

In Malta, these principles have taken tangible form through a pioneering initiative led by our partner Koperattivi Malta: the launch of the country’s first-ever food cooperative, “The Food Coop”.

Opened in October 2025, The Food Coop is not an isolated initiative. It is the direct outcome of research findings, stakeholder dialogues and consumer-focused discussions carried out within EXCEL4MED.