The Partners
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)
The team
Dr. Theodoros Ntallaris (DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECAR, EBVS® European Specialist in Ruminant Reproduction and Herd Health)
Senior Lecturer in Ruminant Medicine at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)
Dr. Theodoros Ntallaris he is also working as a clinical veterinarian at the Ruminant Clinic and the Ambulatory Clinic at the University Hospital in Uppsala (UDS). Dr. Ntallaris has broad experience in Herd Health, antibiotic resistance, and sustainable livestock production. His work ranges from gene-level studies to projects involving individual animals, herds, and national programs.
Areas of focus include reproductive physiology and pathology, behavior, reproductive biotechnologies, and animal husbandry, all of which support sustainable food production and are involved in several European projects, with an emphasis on capacity building for farmers and educators.
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is a specialised university focusing on sustainable management of biological resources, including agriculture, forestry, animal health, and the environment. Through research, education, and collaboration with industry and society, SLU contributes to sustainable food systems, animal welfare, and environmental protection. SLU has campuses across Sweden and is internationally recognised for its excellence in agricultural and environmental sciences.
Green4Growth (G4G)
The team
Dr. Panagiotis Gkorezis
Managing Director of Green4Growth
Dr. Panagiotis Gkorezis obtained his bachelor’s and MSc degrees as a Bioengineer from the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment, Department of Agriculture at Aristotle’s University of Thessaloniki, Greece in 2002. He continued his postgraduate studies at the University of Ioannina to obtain his Master of Science degree in “Quality Agricultural Product Certification” in 2007, following an Interdepartmental Postgraduate Study Programme between the Department of Business Administration of Food and Agricultural Products, the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources Management, and the School of Medicine of the University of Ioannina. In 2009, he moved on to Belgium to continue his doctoral studies in Environmental Biology at the Center of Environmental Sciences at Hasselt University (Belgium), under the supervision of Professor Jaco Vangronsveld and Daniel van der Lelie. From 1st of January 2015, to 31st of July 2021, he worked as an Environmental Microbiologist at various Belgian companies, specializing in the remediation of ecosystems contaminated by organic and inorganic pollutants.
From the 3rd of August 2021, he has been the Managing Director of Green4Growth.
Dr. Gkorezis has co-authored 4 book chapters, 18 refereed Journal publications, and 6 Genome Announcements on microbial-assisted remediation of contaminated ecosystems, Biosurfactants, soil quality, and the application of novel Genomic technologies for monitoring various Biodiversity issues. He has been an invited speaker and presented his research work at various International Conferences in Europe, the USA, Canada, and Brazil.
Mr. Evanglelos Divaris
Senior Policy Advisor in Green4Growth
Mr. Evanglelos Divaris is an economist specializing in European Integration, a former alternate Member of the European Economic and Social Committee (1981 -1989), principal administrator at the DG Agri (1989- 2009), and former Special Secretary for Community Resources and Infrastructures at the Greek Ministry for Rural Development and Food (2009 – 2012). Since 2019, he has been the Secretary-General at the European Chamber for Sustainable Development and Vice-President in charge of Strategic Planning at the European Organization for Certification A-Cert.
Green4Growth (G4G) provides science-based, tailor-made advice on sustainable development, climate resilience, green growth, and circularity, focusing on the agri-food sector, bioeconomy, and environmental challenges. G4G supports the transition to climate neutrality and sustainable growth. Operating at European and international levels, G4G specializes in EU-funded and international projects, helping organizations navigate policy frameworks, funding mechanisms, and regulatory environments with multidisciplinary expertise.
Swedish Veterinary Agency (SVA)
The team
Ylva Persson (DVM, PhD, associate professor)
State veterinarian in infectious ruminant diseases at the Swedish Veterinary Agency (SVA)
Ylva Persson she is also affiliated with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences as a senior lecturer and associate professor in udder diseases. Ylva has broad expertise in endemic infectious diseases in ruminants, antibiotic use, contingency planning/civil defense, and sustainable livestock production. She has extensive experience working on preventive animal health and policies for antibiotic use in ruminants, both in Sweden and internationally, primarily in low-income countries.
The Swedish Veterinary Agency (SVA) is an expert authority with contingency missions. SVA promotes animal and human health, Swedish animal husbandry, and our environment through diagnostics, research, preparedness, and advice. The authority is under the Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure. SVA has about 400 employees.
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European Food Information Council (EUFIC)
The team
Dr. Betty Chang
Research Area Lead at EUFIC
Betty is a researcher at heart – always striving to improve her understanding of people’s behavior and their motivations. Having completed her PhD in psychology from the University of New South Wales in 2008, she then moved from Australia to Belgium in order to pursue her first postdoc. After being an academic researcher for 13 years, Betty worked on European projects at GfK before joining EUFIC in 2019. Among her diverse research interests, she has worked on projects related to health, consumer psychology, and food policy. Betty enjoys thinking about food from all perspectives, from the hedonic, salutary, environmental and social points of view. She also loves learning about new ideas through travelling, reading and films.
Dr. Amber Peeters
Research Manager at EUFIC
Amber is a researcher fascinated by the role of communication in shaping food choices. She obtained a Master’s degree in Strategic Communication at the University of Antwerp, where she also completed her PhD in Social Sciences. Her research investigates how men’s decisions to eat or avoid meat influence their social interactions, and how cultural narratives around masculinity and food consumption evolve. She joined EUFIC in early 2025. Beyond her research, Amber is an avid reader and enjoys playing music.
The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) is a consumer-oriented non-profit organization that promotes public health by making the science behind food and health more accessible and understandable. EUFIC helps prevent diet - and lifestyle - related non-communicable diseases in Europe and supports the urgent transition to healthy, sustainable diets and lifestyles. They do so by increasing citizens’ health literacy, countering misinformation on food and health, and promoting health by mainstreaming holistic, science-based dietary and lifestyle advice.
Prolepsis
The team
Pania Karnaki
Director of European and International Programs at Prolepsis
Pania Karnaki is a psychologist specializing in health promotion. She received her MSc in Health Science from ECU, Western Australia. Her research interests are focused on health inequalities. She has managed numerous Erasmus+, Horizon 2020, DG SANCO, FP7, and other EU projects. Previously, she has worked in the Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine and at the University of Patras as a project coordinator.
Prolepsis Institute is a non-profit public health organisation in Greece with strong expertise in public health, epidemiology, and health promotion. It designs and implements research, applied programs, and educational initiatives addressing health inequalities, vulnerable populations, physical activity, and occupational health. With extensive experience as a coordinator and partner in EU and national projects, Prolepsis works with a wide range of stakeholders to support evidence-based policy, health education, and social impact.
