Reducing food waste is an important issue in the catering industry. It is worth taking measures to reduce food waste, not only from an environmental perspective, but also from an economic one. Worldwide, one third of food ends up in the bin. In the EU, an estimated 173 kg of food waste is produced per person. Converted to Austria, that’s 143 fully loaded articulated lorries every day. Food waste is a massive problem for the environment. And means the loss of goods that have already been used.
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Lebensmittelabfälle sind in der Gastronomie ein großes Problem. Durch eine bewusste Planung, Lagerung und Verwertung von Lebensmitteln könnt Ihr als Restaurantinhaber oder Koch einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Reduzierung von Abfällen leisten und damit noch dazu Geld sparen.
Organic is booming, regionality is a key differentiator, and responsibly sourced fish is becoming increasingly relevant. Two initiatives – “Check Your Fish!” (by ASC & MSC) and the expanded organic/regional product portfolio of METRO Austria – illustrate how operators can future-proof their purchasing, menu design, and guest communication. Plus: solid statistics from Austria and a practical checklist for hospitality businesses.
If you want to understand why Angelo Coassin, alias @cookingwithbello, has attracted millions of followers online, you don’t have to look far – his first cookbook, “Cooking Like a Real Italian,” is an invitation to a culinary journey through Italy that is as charming as it is practical for everyday use. What particularly struck us while reading it was that the recipes are deliberately kept simple, but never banal. The typical Italian culinary philosophy – few ingredients, maximum quality – is consistently implemented here. From classic antipasti to pizza, pasta, and more, to original dolce and aperitivo ideas such as a tiramisu espresso martini or a pistachio lava cake, the book brings both tried-and-true classics and creative new discoveries to the table.
Between the recipes, Coassin charmingly conveys what Italian cuisine is really all about: the feeling of enjoying food together. This also includes many small but valuable tips, such as the famous pasta water for creamy sauces or the perfect lemon pesto. We particularly like the successful balance between traditional family cuisine and modern influences – inspired by Angelo’s childhood with his mother and grandmother as well as his international career.
INFO:
Cook like a real Italian – Amazingly simple & guaranteed authentic favorite recipes
Author: Angelo Coassin (@cookingwithbello)
Publisher: Südwest Verlag
176 pages
ISBN: 978-3-517-10394-5
Price: €25.00 [Germany] | €25.70 [Austria] | CHF 34.50
Publication date: April 2025
In September 2025, Przemysław Klima, head chef at Bottiglieria 1881 in Krakow, will be the guest chef at Restaurant Ikarus in Hangar-7 Salzburg. The first Polish chef to receive two Michelin stars brings his distinctive signature style to Austria: Polish terroir, Nordic clarity, and the finest products, interpreted in a tasting menu full of depth and precision.
Reducing food waste is an important issue in the catering industry. It is worth taking measures to reduce food waste, not only from an environmental perspective, but also from an economic one. Worldwide, one third of food ends up in the bin. In the EU, an estimated 173 kg of food waste is produced per person. Converted to Austria, that’s 143 fully loaded articulated lorries every day. Food waste is a massive problem for the environment. And means the loss of goods that have already been used.