Rui Almeida, operational director of CONSULT, He was elected chairman of the EUFRAS, The appointment represents a milestone for the national agricultural sector and reinforces Portugal’s role in the European landscape of agricultural and rural advisory services.
A EUFRAS, European Forum for Agricultural and Rural Advisory Services, It promotes cooperation between agricultural and rural advisory services and contributes to the sustainable and innovative development of rural areas in Europe.
A journey of more than twenty years
The election recognizes the experience and contribution of Rui Almeida over more than twenty years of career in the agroindustrial sector. As a business consultant in the food industry, he supported the creation of agroindustrial units, the definition of industrial layouts, technical solutions, supply chain planning, and strategies for enhancing the food chain.
He also acted as consultant and auditor in food safety management systems and coordinated several innovation projects in national and international consortia, among which projects Horizon 2020.
What changes with this mandate
As chairman, Rui Almeida He leads the organization in promoting collaboration among member countries, sharing best practices, and initiatives that strengthen the European agricultural sector. The appointment highlights his competence and the growing relevance of the CONSULT on the international level.
It is with great sense of responsibility and enormous honor that I have accepted this challenge, he stated. Rui Almeida. I am looking forward to collaborating with the various partners and members of the network, working side by side to address the challenges and opportunities facing the agricultural and rural sector in Europe. I believe that this election symbolizes, above all, a demonstration of the credibility and excellence of the European Union. CONSULT in the European panorama, he added.
For more information about the EUFRAS and their initiatives, visit the official website of the network.