Regenerative food

A way out of crises and climate change?
Alexandra Gorsche © Conny Leitgeb Photography
1. October 2022 | 
Alexandra Gorsche
1. October 2022
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Alexandra Gorsche

Hanni Rützler’s Food Report 2023 regrettably refers to the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, which are having an impact on the entire food industry and therefore on the hotel and restaurant sector.

Sustainable food beyond organic

A healthier planet at last! “Regenerative food”, a trend that offers a way out of the crisis that continues to exist alongside the pandemic and the war in Ukraine: the climate crisis. Regenerative food production can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing dependence on synthetic fertilizers and creating healthy soils with high organic matter content and greater microbial diversity.

Regenerative methods can also be well adapted to different local conditions in conventional agriculture. These include the use of different plant varieties and cover crops, agroforestry and so-called rotational grazing, where cattle, sheep and goats only graze for certain periods of time to give the pasture plants and soil time to recover. Healthy soils help to restore the natural carbon cycle and increase the soil's ability to sequester carbon and thus combat climate change.

A la table, s'il vous plaît! A la table, s'il vous plaît! A la table, s'il vous plaît! A la table, s'il vous plaît!

Book tip of the week: The cheese atlas

A journey into the world of cheese

With The Cheese Atlas, Tristan Sicard, a renowned French fromager and journalist, has created an indispensable reference work – not only for cheese lovers, but also for professionals in the hotel and restaurant industry. In 272 pages, Sicard takes us on a journey into the world of cheese and provides in-depth specialist knowledge on varieties, origins, flavors and perfect presentation.

Info:
DK Verlag
978-3-8310-4976-9
272 pages

Fair chocolate without child labor?

Tony's Chocolonely shows how it's done

Child labor, exploitation, poverty – the dark sides of the cocoa industry have long been known. But the new Fair Report by Tony’s Chocolonely 2023/24 proves that chocolate can be fair, sustainable and still economically successful. A look behind the figures shows why ethical consumption is more than just a trend.

Communal catering & transportation strategy

From canteen food to employer branding strategy

Communal catering is facing major challenges: Due to the increase in home office days, less food is being consumed in company canteens. On office days, however, employees’ expectations of the quality and ambience of the food are rising. This presents employers and caterers with financial and logistical hurdles, but also opens up opportunities for repositioning.

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Regenerative food

Hanni Rützler’s Food Report 2023 regrettably refers to the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, which are having an impact on the entire food industry and therefore on the hotel and restaurant sector.