A Future-Proof Food Supply in Fyrbodal

How can we strengthen the local food supply so that it functions both in everyday life and during a crisis? In Fyrbodal, there are favorable conditions for food production, but there is also a need for better collaboration between producers, municipalities, and other stakeholders. The project aims to lay the foundation for a more robust and sustainable food supply in the region.

About the project

Fyrbodal has great potential for local food production thanks to its coastline, inland lakes, farmland, and local producers. At the same time, cooperation between public and private actors needs to be developed to strengthen the region’s food security.

The project “Future-Proof Food Supply in Fyrbodal” aims to compile existing knowledge, map out challenges, and identify opportunities for increased collaboration. Particular emphasis is placed on the entire food supply chain, from primary production and public procurement to meals in schools and elder care facilities.

By building on existing initiatives and experiences, the project aims to create a shared understanding of the current situation and identify which actions can make the greatest difference. This work will lay the foundation for long-term collaboration and future initiatives that can strengthen the region’s food supply and its ability to manage societal disruptions.

Objectives of the project

The project will:

• Create a shared overview of the food supply situation in Fyrbodal that can serve as a basis for future decisions and initiatives.
• Identify barriers and opportunities for a more resilient local food supply chain.
• Identify existing initiatives, strategies, and best practices that can contribute to continued development.
• Strengthen collaboration between municipalities, food producers, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Develop a concrete proposal for continued work within the framework of SustainGov.

The experiences from Fyrbodal will also provide insights that can be applied in other parts of Sweden.

Part of SustainGov

The project is a preparatory project within SustainGov, a program aimed at developing the public sector’s capacity to address complex societal challenges through new ways of working and strengthened collaboration.

The project is part of the focus area “Future-Proof Food Supply for Health and Well-Being.”

Contact us

Contact: Anne Bergeld, Fyrbodal Municipal Association

The project is rooted in Västra Götaland’s regional food strategy, “Västra Götaland’s Agenda for the Transition to Sustainable Food Systems,” which was developed jointly by VGR and the Västra Götaland County Administrative Board and adopted by the legislature in May 2026.

This work is being carried out with support from Vinnova.

The mission of the SustainGov program is to have achieved, by 2035, a reformed public sector that holistically promotes and facilitates the health and well-being of all residents, regardless of geography or socioeconomic status, and ensures society’s transition to sustainability within the planet’s boundaries.