FUTURE FOOD LAB
Our food systems urgently need to become more sustainable. But how can we talk to young people about this in a positive and inspiring way? And how can we motivate them to make more climate-friendly choices?
That's what we wanted to find out through our European project, Future Food Lab.
Our approach: It has to taste good. And it has to be really interesting.
Our mobile Future Food Lab is an interactive event that we bring to your community. It features plenty of tastings, hands-on activities, and games on various nutrition topics.
We’ve brought plenty of ingredients, and you’re welcome to try anything. Take the seaweed shake at the Super Food Station, for example. Or the delicious plant-based umami boosters. Join us to discover lots of climate-friendly kitchen hacks.
One of the most popular highlights at the Umami Buffet, for example, is our shiitake oil. It just makes you happy. And the smoked salt has just as many fans—especially among barbecue lovers.
Upon request, we’re also happy to serve roasted mealworms. They have a surprisingly nutty flavor and are incredibly climate-friendly sources of protein.
As I said, we're playing, too. At the "Protein Race" station and, of course, the "Fridge Puzzle." Who can find all the mistakes that were made while putting things away?
Our Zero Waste Game is a great introduction to the topic of food waste and what can be done about it with minimal effort. For example, there are tips on the sides of the refrigerator. That’s already led to quite a few “aha” moments—across all age groups.
During the participatory roundtable discussion, everyone receives stickers for answering questions about food-related topics.
So, questions about purchasing decisions, taste preferences, and cooking habits. Which trends are actually interesting? And what kinds of group activities—such as food sharing—would local people be willing to participate in? We’ll analyze the answers afterward. This is very informative for everyone involved.
We’ve already visited schools and makerspaces, attended professional development workshops for educators, been to an innovation festival, and stopped by social cafés. The consistently positive and grateful feedback makes us happy and tells us that there’s a need for more Future Food Lab experiences for people of all ages.
Would you like us to visit your school with our Future Food Lab? Or somewhere else? Get in touch with us, and we'll find a solution as soon as possible. Send your email to anke@salikostudio.com
