Model project Good food in state institutions completed

The model project "Good food in state institutions" came to an end with a digital final event. The sample systems are an excellent example of how enjoyable and sustainable food can be achieved in state canteens.

"Good food at the workplace not only promotes well -being and productivity, but also expresses appreciation for the employees. Ensuring a high -quality food offering in the community catering is an important measure of the country's nutritional policy. That is why we support the actors of the community catering to make good food offers even better. Also for all other areas of life. State Secretary in the Ministry of Nutrition, Rural Affairs and Consumer Protection. sabine kurtz on the occasion of the certificate at the virtual Completion event of the model project "Good food in state institutions" .

The kitchen ladder checked the menus against the quality standards of the German society Use biologically and regionally produced food. One goal of the project was to improve the gastronomy offer based on the quality standards of the German Nutrition Society e. V. (DGE) and for DGE certification.

focus on health and sustainability

The DGE certification is important so that the quality is transparent and verifiable. A balanced meal, which is certified by the DGE, not only aims at the health of the guests, but also ensures a lot of Sustainability . Dr. Kiran Virmani, Managing Director of the DGE, presented the DGE certificates to the successful state canteens.

The aim of the model project was also to increase the use of regional, biologically produced and fairly traded food. "The organic certification now enables the project participants to highlight the use of organic food on their menus. The measurement of Food Waste and the measures derived from them have also led to a reduction in the food waste in the canteens," said Kurtz.

"The model canteens showed in just one year with advisory support from coaches how good canteen catering in state institutions can be successful. We would like to make the achievement known so that it can serve as a model for other community catering facilities," says Kurtz.

nine participating model canteens

model canteens involved in the project:

• Employee canteen of the
• Employee canteen of the Correctional facility ravensburg
• Employee canteen of the prison in Schwäbisch Gmünd
• Police University Biberach an der Riß
• University of the Police Wertheim
• University of the police Böblingen
• Casino Campus Nord At the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
• federal state Toto-Lotto GmbH
• Agricultural Center Baden-Württemberg, Wangen

The final event takes place as part of the project "Good food in state institutions". With this model project, the Ministry of Nutrition, Rural Area and Consumer Protection is based on the model project on "Good food in Land canteens “ at. With this sequel, an even broader spectrum of canteen, including institutions with state participation, is addressed.

quality standards guarantee

Goals of the project are the implementation of the DGE quality standards for gastronomy in companies including DGE certification, the increase in the use of biologically generated food to at least 20 percent and the implementation of organic certification. The increased use of regional and fair traded foods, avoiding food waste and improving communication are further goals of the model project.

The model project "Good nutrition in state institutions" was carried out by the State Center for Nutrition on behalf of the Ministry of Food, Rural Affairs and Consumer Protection.

State Center for Nutrition: Hochschul---

Ministry of nutrition, rural affairs and consumer protection: Food