Albanian Agrifood Economy
Framework 2035
One Country One Food Economy One Integrated Value Chain
Transforming Albania from a production-based agrifood system into an integrated, innovative and market-driven food economy.
Explore the frameworkRooted
in Albania.
Grown
for Europe.
Vision
From Agriculture to an Integrated Agrifood Economy
Albanian Agrifood Economy Framework 2035 is a national model for transforming Albania’s agrifood sector into a modern, competitive economy driven by markets, innovation, exports and sustainable territorial development.
One Integrated Ecosystem
One integrated ecosystem. One national vision. Multiple value chains and regional specialisations.
Livestock
Fisheries &
Aquaculture
Food Processing
Gastronomy
Tourism
Research
Entrepreneurship
Territorial
Development
The Framework
One Framework. Five Pillars.
01
Mapping
Agrifood Economy Ecosystem
Strategic sectors and value chains shaping Albania’s food economy.
02
Clusters
National Agri-Food Cluster Network
Regions organised around territorial assets and economic specialisation.
03
Delivery Infrastructure
Shared Development Infrastructure
Research, innovation, skills, business support, data and investment.
04
Market Development
From Products to Markets
Connecting producers and businesses with brands, buyers, exports and investment.
05
Europe
European Cooperation & Investment
Connecting Albania’s agrifood economy with European policies, programmes, networks and funding.
9 Strategic Sectors. One AGRIFOOD ECONOMY.
Agrifood Economy Ecosystem
Primary Production
From Land and Water to Quality Production
- Crops
- Livestock
- Fisheries
- Aquaculture
- Forest Products
- Organic Farming
Goal
Resilient and productive primary production
Food Processing Industry
From Raw Materials to Added Value
- Dairy
- Meat
- Fruit & Vegetables
- Olive Oil
- Wine
- Beverages
- Seafood
- Traditional & Functional Foods
Goal
Higher-value food products
Gastronomy & Tourism
From Food to Experience
- Agrotourism
- Farm-to-Table
- Wine & Olive Tourism
- Food Routes
- Culinary Experiences
- HoReCa
Goal
Food identity and territorial value
Trade & Export
From Production to Markets
- Collection
- Storage
- Cold Chain
- Logistics
- Distribution
- Export
- E-commerce
- Traceability
Goal
Market access and export growth
Technology & Innovation
From Knowledge to Smarter Food Systems
- Smart Farming
- Sensors
- Drones
- AI
- Robotics
- FoodTech
- Packaging
- Food Safety
- Quality Control
Goal
Digital and technological transformation
Green & Circular Economy
From Resources to Regeneration
- Water
- Renewable Energy
- Circular Economy
- Waste Reduction
- Biodiversity
- Climate Adaptation
Goal
Sustainable and climate-resilient production
Human Capital & Research
From Education to Competitiveness
- Universities
- TVET
- Academies
- Young Farmers
- Living Labs
- Demonstration Farms
- Technology Transfer
Goal
Skills, knowledge and applied innovation
Business & Entrepreneurship
From Farm and Idea to Enterprise
- Cooperatives
- Producer Organisations
- SMEs
- Startups
- Clusters
- Finance
- IPARD
- Private Investment
- PPP
Goal
Competitive agrifood businesses
Governance & Support Services
From Policy to Effective Delivery
- Certification
- Standards
- Food Safety
- Advisory Services
- Smart Villages
- Rural Development
- Regional Brands
Goal
Enabling governance and stronger territories
One Country.
Eight Agri-Food
Clusters.
National Agri-Food
Cluster Network
A network of regional strengths working together for a more competitive, sustainable and inclusive agri-food economy across Albania.
Diverse
Territories
Territories
From coast to mountains
Unique
Local Products
Local Products
Authentic and high quality
Stronger
Together
Together
Regional growth, national impact
Eight Clusters. A Stronger Albania.
Riviera
Mediterranean Food & Coastal Economy
Apollonia–Myzeqe
Agro Industry & Food Processing
Berat–Tomorr
Wine • Olive • Heritage
South Balkan
Mountain Food & Organic Agriculture
Albanian Alps
Forest & Mountain Economy
Central Albania
Food Industry & Logistics
Blue Economy
Fisheries • Aquaculture • Marine Food
Food Innovation Cluster
Knowledge • Innovation • Export
Shared Delivery Infrastructure
The Infrastructure Behind the Value Chain
Knowledge. Innovation. People. Investment. A stronger agri-food economy.
Center of
Excellence
Applied Research • Technology Transfer • Certification • Technical Services
Food
Innovation Hub
New Products • Processing • Design • Packaging • Brand Development
Living
Lab
Piloting • Demonstration • Technology Testing • Smart Agriculture • Circular Agriculture
Business
& Cluster Office
SME Support • Producer Networks • Internationalisation • Marketplace • Investment
Agrifood
Academy
Training • Professional Certification • Young Farmers • Entrepreneurship
Agrifood
Observatory
Data • GIS • Markets • Economic Intelligence • Sustainability Monitoring
Project
& Investment Office
IPARD • IPA III • Horizon Europe • Interreg • EUSAIR • InvestEU • Investment Pipeline
Market Development Platform
From Productsto Markets
Creating products is not enough.They must reach the market.
A complete market development platform that connects Albanian agri-food products to local and international markets.
Made in Albania
National Food BrandRegional BrandsOrigin CertificationGI/PGI/PDOPackagingStorytellingMarketing
Food Marketplace
National MarketplaceB2B · B2CE-commerceOnline ExportDigital CataloguesTraceability
Horeca Network
Farm-to-HotelFarm-to-RestaurantFarm-to-SchoolFarm-to-HospitalLocal SupplyPublic Procurement
Export Platform
Trade MissionsInternational BuyersFood FairsInternational RetailMediterranean & Balkan Markets
Gastronomy Platform
Wine RoutesOlive RoutesMediterranean DietCulinary TourismFood FestivalsSignature ProductsSlow Food
Investment Marketplace
Agribusiness PortfolioGreen InvestmentsFood ProcessingStartupsPPPCluster Investments
Smart Agrifood
Platform
Market Intelligence
Markets
Trends
Opportunities
AI
AI for smarter
decisions
Farm Data
Soil
Crops
Livestock
Weather
GIS
Spatial data
Land use
Crop mapping
Sensors
Real-time data
Better decisions
Drones
Aerial data
Precision farming
Traceability
From farm
to table
Logistics
Transport
Distribution
Quality &
Food Safety
Standards
Certification
Consumer trust
Digital Marketplace
Connect
Sell
Grow
Smart Agrifood Economy
Smart Farming. Smarter
Value Chains.
A digital platform that connects data, technology and people to make Albanian agri-food more productive, more transparent and more competitive.
From data to decisions.
From technology to more competitive food systems.
Production
Planning
Planning
Traceability
Quality
Assurance
Assurance
Logistics
Buyer
Connections
Connections
Investment
Decisions
Decisions
European Cooperation & Investment
Albania Connected to Europe
The Albanian Agrifood Economy Framework connects Albanian producers, businesses and institutions with European policies, programmes, knowledge networks, markets and investment opportunities.
A stronger agrifood economy through European partnership.
Policy Alignment
Smart Specialisation (S3)
CAP
Farm to Fork
European Green Deal
Circular Economy
Climate Adaptation
EUSAIR & Blue Economy
Funding Platform
IPARD
IPA III
Horizon Europe
Interreg
LIFE
EIC
InvestEU
Strategic Partnerships
EU Institutions
Research & Innovation
Universities
Knowledge Networks
Technical Assistance
Regional Cooperation
Markets & Internationalisation
European Markets
Trade Opportunities
Business Networks
Value Chain Integration
Export Support
Investment Growth
Foreign Investment
Joint Ventures
Green Investment
Impact Finance
Public–Private Partnerships
Scalable Business Models
Together for 2035
LET’S BUILD ALBANIA’S AGRIFOOD ECONOMY.
Connecting producers, businesses, territories, knowledge, markets and investment
around one shared vision for 2035.
