Spreads of exotic goose
27-2-2013
The company ‘Ganslekker’ produces a spread made of goose meat. The number of geese in the Netherlands is increasing and often causes (environmental) problems. For these reasons, the geese are shot. ‘Ganslekker’ uses the meat of these shot geese to make spread. The spread is available as ham or foie gras pate and is organic and sustainable.
Recipes Diabetes Foundation
22-2-2013
The Diabetes Foundation in the Netherlands has introduced a new online platform with recipes for cooking with diabetes disease. There is often a lot of confusion about what you can eat when you have diabetes. Besides that, eating healthy food is an important part of the treatment and can reduce the impact of diabetes. For theses reasons, the Diabetes Foundation created a website with recipes, cooking tips and facts about diabetes. People can also send recipes and they are checked by a dietitian and will be added with the nutritional values. It will be a platform of and for people with diabetes.
Sustainable Ecofont saves print costs
19-2-2013
By using the font Ecofont you can save on ink and it is a simple way to anticipate on sustainability. The Ecofont software leaves small holes in the letters and saves printer ink. These holes are never visible on screen and our brains ignore them on paper. The savings on ink costs can be up to 50%. Hospitality businesses can save on ink by using this font for invoices and letters and it promotes environmentally sound behavior within the organization.
World conquering innovation from the Netherlands
18-2-2013
The company PerfoTec provides the solution for a part of the food that is lost between harvest and consumption (30-50%). PerfoTec has developed a technology to extend the shelf life of fresh fruit and vegetables. By measuring the respiration rate of fruit and vegetables and adjusting the packaging accordingly, the shelf life of fruit and vegetables can be extended significantly. This gives the package the right amount of oxygen. According ‘Duurzaambedrijfsleven.nl‘ PerfoTec belongs to one of the world conquering innovations in the Netherlands.
The toasted sandwich factory
13-2-2013
The Toasted Sandwich Factory, a living installation about the miracle that precedes the food on your plate. Situated in the middle of Amsterdam (in de Van Gendthallen) where the Toasted Sandwich Factory becomes part of the temporary city of Mediamatic. All the ingredients used in the toasted sandwich are grown or fed in the factory. Within a couple of months grain should be ready to harvest, the pigs ready for slaughter and the cows supply milk for the cheese. Anyone can come and visit or possibly help at the factory. The factory shows the origin and the production process of the toasted sandwich. Currently, the enthusiasts behind the Toasted Sandwich Factory are looking for donations.
WE CANTEEN, an innovative catering concept
12-2-2013
Inspired by the Asian food court, the students Maaike and Charlotte devised the catering concept WE CANTEEN. This catering concept is for universities, businesses, hospitals or other institutions. There are several stalls where local entrepreneurs can offer their products and tell the story behind it. For each location WE CANTEEN determines which local entrepreneurs can offer their specialties for the relevant public. The offer will be diverse and the local entrepreneur get the opportunity to sell their products. During the Dutch Foodservice Congres 2013 (the 5th of February) WE CANTEEN is awarded ‘Most innovative Out of Home concept 2012/2013’.
Nine course vegetarian menu
25-1-2013
The restaurant ‘In de keuken van Floris’ in Rotterdam (Netherlands) offers vegetarians a surprising nine-course menu. With culinary delights without meat or fish, a delight for the vegetarian taste buds. Chef Floris Versluijs plays with acids, structures and contrasts. The restaurants also offers a menu with fish and meat.
Luxury eco hotel at Antarctica
16-1-2013
At Whichaway Eco Camp explorers get the chance to experience the Antarctic comfortably, and sustainable. Guests can stay the overnight in one of six tents. The tents look like oversized golf balls. The frameless structures are made of aerospace composite panels that slot together to have the strength of a normal building and the mobility of a tent. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom and a desk. The camp consists of two more tents where you’ll find the dining area, library, kitchen and communications area. See more pictures in the Daily Mail article and a video about a trip to Whichaway Eco Camp.
Recipes and ingredients via Chefday
15-1-2013
Based in New York, Chefday hosts step-by-step videos of top chefs from the city – like Jehangir Mehta from Iron Chef America and Michelin-starred Chris Leahy – which are free to watch. If you decide to cook the meal yourself, you can order all the necessary ingredients to be delivered. Through a subscription option, customers will receive a recommended recipe via email every two weeks, which they can view before opting to order the ingredients, choose another recipe or skip until the following fortnight. In addition, Chefday donates one meal for every dish ordered to the Food Bank for NYC. They combine healthy recipes from well known award winning chefs with the possibility of directly buying all the ingredients. And all foodies know that can be an issue!
Bio-ethanol fireplace
7-12-2012
A new modern portable, stainless fireplace for outside. It is made to withstand high temperatures and outdoor elements. The fireplace requires no electricity and produces no smoke. It can be fully personalized, so let guests cut their own spices for example or just use it as nice decoration.