
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.
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.
With the opening of its new distillery in Mosbach, Aromahopping is sending a strong signal about the future of artisanal spirits. Between extraordinary gin compositions, creative tastings, and a high-caliber supporting program, it became clear what makes the Odenwald brand so special: attention to detail, curiosity about new flavors, and a passion for honest craftsmanship.
Takeaway without a guilty conscience – and with social added value: since its relaunch in 2024, the TafelBox has become one of the most effective tools against food waste in Austria. The simple principle: guests take leftover food home with them – and at the same time donate to a good cause. For every box sold, 20 cents go directly to Die Tafel Österreich to provide people affected by poverty with rescued food.
Vienna-based start-up and-less is revolutionizing commercial kitchens with a simple but ingenious reusable idea: Sustainability in the hospitality industry doesn’t start with the guest’s plate – it often starts much earlier, behind the scenes. One example of this is communal catering: every day, thousands of meals are delivered to schools, nursing homes, and canteens in disposable containers, which end up in the trash immediately after being emptied. Barely visible to the public, this creates a mountain of waste that, according to and-less, is equivalent to the area of around 181 soccer fields every year.
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.