Unlocking Sustainable Value

For a sustainable food industry, Foodways finds solutions that work ecologically and economically.

Interdisciplinary. Innovative. Effective.

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Projektbeispiele

REHAB Basel Gastronomy

Establishing Food Save measures in the care gastronomy sector

HOTEL PULLMAN Basel Europe

50% less food waste in the hotel with Food Save Management

Food Save Basel City

Food Save measurements and consultations with an innovative Basel community of 30 food service businesses.

Gastronomy future Basel

Pilot project to make Basel’s catering businesses fit for the future

Resource efficiency & Food Save Management

Food waste has great potential for reducing costs and environmental impact. With our holistic Food Save Management approaches, we realize this potential for customers in the food service and food processing industries.

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The food industry is undergoing radical change. Food waste, climate, meat, packaging or consumer behavior – our customer projects generate sustainable added value.

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Interdisciplinary. Innovative. Effective.

Customer projects benefit from our interdisciplinary team of experienced practitioners from the catering, food processing and environmental management sectors.

We are also used to implementing projects in a spirit of partnership. We have acquired the finesse of stakeholder management over many years of experience.

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Unsere Kunden sind Unternehmen der Lebensmittelwirtschaft oder stammen aus der öffentlichen Verwaltung, dem Non-Profit-Bereich sowie aus Forschung und Bildung.

 

Aus dem Blog

The genetics of nutrition: a look at the hereditary influences on our eating behaviour

By Foodways Nutrition plays an enormous role in our health and general well-being. Sustainable nutrition also conserves resources and thus contributes to environmental protection. But how does our genetic predisposition actually influence our eating habits? And why do many people find it so difficult to change their eating habits in favor of a more sustainable […]

09.01.2024

Cultural anchoring, education and environmental protection: how our eating habits affect the environment

By Foodways Our eating habits are the holy grail in the transformation of the food system towards sustainable production and consumption patterns. One of the big questions for the future is therefore how we can positively change individual behaviour. And preferably without “paternalism” – because that is not welcome in this country. However, it’s not […]

14.11.2023

What is the positive global impact of reducing food waste?

By Foodways Food waste has a huge impact on the environment, global food security and the economy. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), approximately 1.3 billion tons of edible food is discarded each year on its way from field to plate. This unnecessary waste of resources has a direct […]

28.09.2023

Food Policies: How the cantons of Lucerne and Zurich ensure sustainable nutrition

By Foodways Food plays a crucial role in the environment and climate. What we eat, how we produce it and how much we waste has a significant impact on our planet. That’s why it’s important to advocate for a sustainable diet that is both healthy and environmentally friendly. But how can we achieve this? And […]

12.09.2023

More sustainability through transparency in the supply chain. An example from the dairy industry shows how it can succeed

By Foodways Do we know where our food comes from? In our globalized world, we often have little or no knowledge about where food actually comes from and under what conditions it is produced. But it is now becoming increasingly important to customers that companies in the food industry prove that their products are produced […]

15.08.2023

Nudging: What is it, what nudges are available, and how can the gastronomy use them to help customers act more sustainably?

By Foodways The gastronomy has a major influence on people’s consumption behavior. It can influence the eating decisions of its clientele through its offering, presentation and communication. This gentle influence is called nudging. It can bring both environmental and economic benefits. After all, sustainable nutrition not only means less environmental impact, but also more health, […]

01.08.2023

Environmental impact of nutrition: This is why an adapted menu has a direct impact on the climate

By Foodways The environmental impact of nutrition has increasingly come into focus in recent years. After all, the impact of our eating habits on the environment and climate is considerable. What concrete figures are available on the connection between food choices and environmental impact? And how can companies help consumers eat in a more environmentally […]

04.07.2023

For more sustainability and lower costs: What measures can be taken to reduce food waste in gastronomy?

By Foodways A lot of food is still wasted in gastronomy. According to WWF Switzerland, restaurants are directly responsible for 12% of total food waste. Processing accounts for 30% and agriculture for 11% – areas that gastronomy can also influence through targeted purchasing and other measures. Appropriate measures that help reduce food waste from field […]

13.06.2023