Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme for Students

SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Join us for an exciting program on mastering food supply chains with students from across Europe.

May 25th–29th, 2026

Fondi

Palazzo Caetani - Sala Lizzani - MOF

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Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) is a form of short and intensive mobility promoted within the Erasmus+ 2021–2027 program

The program will combine lectures, company visits, group activities, and project work, and is addressed to approximately 50 students enrolled in master’s degree programs, postgraduate courses, or PhD programs at one of the nine European universities belonging to the EUT+ Alliance

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SCHEDULE

Monday,
May 25

All day at
Palazzo Caetani
  • Morning: opening session and "intercultural" activity
  • Welcome lunch
  • Afternoon: presentation of the activities

Tuesday,
May 26

All day at
Palazzo Caetani
  • Morning: lectures
  • Lunch break
  • Afternoon: lectures

Wednesday,
May 27

MOF
Bazzano Beach
  • Morning: Visit at MOF
  • Lunch break at MOF
  • Afternoon: social event

Thursday,
May 28

Sala Lizzani
Palazzo Caetani
  • Morning: Meeting with stakeholders at Sala Lizzani
  • Lunch break
  • Afternoon: group work at Palazzo Caetani

Friday,
May 29

All day at
Sala Lizzani
  • Morning: final event at Sala Lizzani
  • Farewell lunch

Speakers

Guest speakers you will meet

On. Salvatore De Meo

On. Salvatore De Meo is a Member of the European Parliament for Forza Italia and the European People’s Party Group, currently serving his second term. He has extensive administrative experience in local government and in the agri-food sector, having first served as councillor and alderman, and subsequently for 10 years as Mayor of the Municipality of Fondi. Prior to that, he worked as Director of a company operating within the MOF – the Wholesale Agri-Food Centre of Fondi, one of Europe’s leading fruit and vegetable markets.

At the European Parliament, he currently serves as Chair of the EU Delegation for relations with NATO and is a member of the Committees on Agriculture and Rural Development, Constitutional Affairs, Internal Market, and Defence. In particular, within the Agriculture Committee, he focuses on European policies related to territorial development, the agricultural sector, and the sustainability of agri-food supply chains, bringing the practical experience of local territories and institutions into the European policy debate.

Professor Cesar Revoredo Giha

Professor Cesar Revoredo Giha is an applied economist working on the area of agricultural and food economics. He is Senior Economist and Food Marketing Research Team Leader at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) in the United Kingdom. He holds a PhD in Agricultural and Resource Economics from the University of California, Davis (USA), with specialisations in industrial organisation, international trade, and econometrics. His research focuses on the analysis of entire agri-food supply chains — including agriculture, processing, distribution, retail, and consumption — as well as the broader economic and policy environment surrounding them. His areas of expertise include production systems, marketing, food policy analysis, food security, market structure, international trade, and demand analysis. He is principal investigator on the 5-year Scottish Government Strategic Research Programme.

Professor Revoredo Giha also possesses a strong academic background in macroeconomics, public finance, development economics, and economic project appraisal. He has extensive expertise in quantitative methods, including time series analysis, microeconometrics using large panel datasets, the construction of simulation models for policy evaluation, data collection, and the development of indicators. In addition, he has advanced computer programming skills, particularly in the management of large databases.

Gianpaolo Forcina,
export manager azienda Forcina

Forcina is a company guided by a clear and ambitious business vision, focused on consistently achieving excellence across every aspect of the marketing mix. The company’s mission is to stand out in the wholesale agri-food sector by selecting and introducing products distinguished by exceptional quality, freshness, and guaranteed food safety standards.

Great importance is placed on corporate communication, with the objective of promoting a strong image of quality, reliability, collaboration, and active participation within the market. Through this approach, Forcina strengthens long-term relationships with partners and clients while reinforcing its position in the international agri-food industry.

The company’s vision is centered on continuous improvement, both in terms of the products offered and the development of its organizational structure. This strategy is aimed at expanding into new markets and creating new business opportunities through innovation, efficiency, and strategic growth.

Thanks to these core values, Forcina is now able to focus on several important international markets, supported by a carefully planned export strategy that integrates product excellence with efficient logistics management.

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Palazzo Caetani

This monumental complex, of great historical and artistic value, was largely acquired by the Lazio Regional Government, which oversaw its restoration and enhancement, for example by restoring the fascinating fragments of frescoes discovered in the ‘camera picta’.

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Sala Lizzani - Complesso San Domenico

The convent complex of San Domenico stands on the edge of the Roman castrum, whose walls it incorporates. It is first mentioned as early as 935, when the town of Fondi was elevated from a duchy to a county. The Convent and its adjoining church were donated to Patriarch San Domenico by the Benedictines of the ancient Abbey of San Magno (6th century AD) at the behest of Count Ruggiero dell’Aquila, who oversaw the first restoration (12th century).

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MOF

The MOF is Italy’s largest and most modern centre for the collection, packaging and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables. Situated between Rome and Naples, it is located at the heart of one of Italy’s most important fruit and vegetable-producing regions.

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Bazzano Beach

Bazzano Beach is a gem nestled in the Riviera of Ulysses, perfect for those seeking a day of pure relaxation. Located in the heart of Sperlonga’s beach, it is an unmissable destination. Its crystal-clear waters and fine sand create the ideal setting to unwind, stroll along the shore, and enjoy nature

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