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SOCIAL POTATO -why and how ?

This presentation by Mikko Tanhuamäki, Director of Procurement and Materials at the City of Seinäjoki, explores the significance of grocery procurement practices in the region. It delves into what food is prioritized, the values driving these choices, and the social implications of procurement. Highlights include the value of groceries bought, challenges faced by small producers, and the innovative concept of "social potato" to support local and fair-trade sourcing. Join us to understand how responsible procurement can positively impact the community and promote social equity.

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SOCIAL POTATO -why and how ?

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  1. SOCIAL POTATO-why and how? • Mikko Tanhuamäki • Director, procurement and materials • City of Seinäjoki

  2. Groceries (food):What do we buy and why?What is important to us?What can we do? • Social potato? Fair trade products? Sources: www.reilukauppa.fi, Finnvera

  3. Contents • Backround • Force of procurement • Social effects • Future

  4. Some figures from Seinäjoki • Number of inhabitants: ~60 000 • Number on kitchens: 62 • Value of groceries procured (year): ~3 M€ • Value of potatoes procured: ~140 000 € (200 t) • Value of bananas procured: ~15 000 €

  5. Procurement organization

  6. Why food is important for Seinäjoki?

  7. Contents • Backround • Force of procurement • Social effects • Future

  8. How to benefit”the force of procurement”? • Seinäjoki is a big buyer • If we requiresomething, companieslistento us • Social support • Limited workcapability • Handicapped • People withoutwork or propereducation • Small producersfaceproblems with big byuers, like Seinäjoki • Low level of production • Limited variety >> Products ”aren’tefficientenough” to beused in production • Growthrequiresinvestments

  9. Idea of social potato:

  10. Elements

  11. NLCNordic Logistics City Seinäjoki

  12. Social potato

  13. Social results?

  14. Doesthismakesense?

  15. Future?

  16. Grazie,ThankYou Contact: City of Seinäjoki, Mikko Tanhuamäki mikko.tanhuamaki@seinajoki.fi +358 6 416 2140

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