Tag: food service sector

The future of the HoReCa sector: economic, social and environmental sustainability

by Afton Halloran, posted in Conferences, Food Environment, Food Waste, Future Food, Gastronomy, Sustainable diets

According to an EIT Food Foresight Study on the impact of COVID-19 in the agrifood sector, the HoReCa segment proved to be one of the most negatively impacted by the pandemic. Hotels, restaurants and catering businesses faced multiple challenges due to lockdowns and travel bans. What is the future of the hospitality segment in these … Continue reading The future of the HoReCa sector: economic, social and environmental sustainability

Paving the way for a diverse food future

by Afton Halloran, posted in Circular economy, Conferences, Food Waste, Nordic Food Policy Lab, Women

Nordic gastronomy has come a long way since the signing of the New Nordic Food Manifesto in 2004. But while the diversity of the varieties of kale found in the supermarket has increased, diversity in the food service sector is largely unaddressed. Luckily, this weak spot is not going unnoticed. I spent two days in … Continue reading Paving the way for a diverse food future