Sustainable Events at FOOD ZURICH 2024
Events with the "Climate à la carte" label make a meaningful contribution to sustainable food practices. The designation is awarded by a five-member jury in collaboration with the Zurich Environmental and Health Protection Office.
Criteria for "Climate à la carte" events:
- Raise awareness about food waste, balanced diets, or sustainable products and their impacts on the environment and climate, while also providing concrete tips
- Promote an enjoyable approach to plant-based dishes
- Establish direct connections with the producers of sustainable foods
Points were deducted if products with a high environmental impact, such as meat, chocolate, or coffee, were central to the event.
The Jury:
René Estermann (Director, City of Zurich Environmental and Health Protection), Ivonne Blossfeld (City of Zurich Environmental and Health Protection), Remo Gisi (Co-founder, Tastelab), Patrick Marxer (Owner, DasPure), Andreas Handke (Initiator, GastroFutura), Christine Brombach (Professor, ZHAW Life Sciences and Facility Management Research Group for Food Sensory Science), Raphael Guggenbühl (Board Member, Gastra City Zurich), Anna Hofmann (Managing Director, Cuisine sans frontières).
