What will we be eating in ten years' time?

As part of the opening event of the Bern Sustainability Days on September 10, 2022, we discussed the question of how we will be eating in ten years' time with the following guests Sonja Schönberg, nutritionist & research assistant at Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH), Department of Health, Division of Nutrition & Dietetics Annekathrin Jezler, environmental engineer, project manager at OGG Bern (Ökonomische Gemeinnützige Gesellschaft Bern)...

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More biodiversity and sustainable nutrition thanks to Swiss hazelnuts

Hazelnuts are a valuable source of vegetable protein and are important for a balanced and sustainable diet. It is therefore also in great demand in this country. However, Swiss hazelnuts are still in short supply: around 90% of the hazelnuts consumed here come from Turkey. Together with Stefan Gerber, a farmer from Mettmenstetten ZH, we want to change this. Last year, we planted 1,600...

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Eating animal or plant-based: Which heats up the climate more?

Eating animal or plant-based - which is better for the climate? And: Is a purely plant-based diet good for the climate? Around 80 interested participants discussed these questions with the following four experts at the FoodTalk on June 29, 2022 at the Natural History Museum Basel: Anita Frehner, research associate at the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) Gilbert Engelhard, co-manager of the restaurant...

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Impressions from the Food Forest

Long-term planting of a "food forest" as a new agroecological model, working in a cooperative association, educational events with schoolchildren, cultural initiatives in a rural context... all this in an environment of many economic difficulties, Disneyland Sicily, paralyzing bureaucracy, mafia and scorching heat. Our impressions during a two-day visit to NOE's everyday life revolved around this arc of tension. About the cooperative NOE - No...

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How do I buy sustainable food?

At the first Bern FoodTalk on March 30, 2022, more than forty Bernese people discussed environmentally and socially responsible agriculture, sustainable meat consumption and the responsibility of us consumers at the Impact Hub Bern. The following four experts answered questions from the audience: Dora Fuhrer, board member of Bärner Bio Bure Jürg Burri, founder & CEO of Rüedu Manuela...

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A clear view through the label maze

Labels under discussion - what are the benefits of labels for producers, consumers and sustainable development? And what is the other side of the coin - what are the disadvantages of a label for producers, consumers and sustainable development? At the first Food Talk 2022 in Basel, the audience had a lively discussion with three experts...

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what do you want to know?

Transparency in our actions is very important to us. That's why we want to answer all your questions about growing, processing and trading food. The goal is clear: we want to raise awareness of the challenges of sustainable agriculture. This is the only way we can show the necessary appreciation for producers and their ecosystem....

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Alternatives to fondue chinoise?

Even the biggest Christmas grouches enjoy at least one thing over the festive period: good food. At our last FoodTalk 2021, we therefore asked ourselves to what extent meat-heavy Christmas dishes with exotic ingredients are still in keeping with the times. We had a lively discussion with these four exciting experts about what you can look out for when planning a sustainable Christmas dinner:...

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Harvesting yacón with StadtLandVelo instead of tractors

Full of anticipation, we once again swung onto the saddle in the direction of Mönchaltorf. The morning atmosphere on Lake Greifensee and the fantastic view of the snow-covered Alpine peaks quickly made us forget the November chill. Once we arrived at the farm, we warmed up briefly with coffee and tea before heading out into the field. Samuel, one of...

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