Organic city of Bremen crowned as Europe's finest in the realm of organic living
Bremen Aims to Transition to 100% Organic Food in Public Institutions by 2025
Bremen, the German city awarded the "Best Organic City" title by the European Commission, is taking significant steps towards promoting organic farming and sustainable nutrition. With more than 30% of agricultural operations in the city certified organic, Bremen is making a concerted effort to convert the entire urban food supply in schools, daycare centers, and hospitals to 100% organic by 2025.
Senator Moosdorf, responsible for the Environment, Climate, and Science, accepted the EU Organic Award on behalf of Bremen on September 23 in Brussels. The Senator emphasised that BioCity Bremen, an innovation cluster focused on biotechnology and life sciences, works for the benefit of all people in the city.
BioCity Bremen's mission extends beyond organic farming. The cluster aims to develop a statewide nutrition strategy that will support the transition to sustainable nutrition in society as a whole, not just public institutions in communal catering. The strategy is yet to be developed.
Healthy nutrition from the earliest age is considered crucial, as stated by Senator Moosdorf. The 2025 Action Plan "Healthy Nutrition in the Communal Catering of the City of Bremen" is central to this, aiming to make communal catering in kindergartens, schools, and hospitals ecological, sustainable, and affordable.
Bremen actively promotes the development of ecological food value chains in the region. The city supports regional farmers and strives for the environmentally and climate-friendly production of food. The Free Hanseatic City of Bremen became BioCity in 2015 due to societal engagement for sustainable and healthy food and transparency in communal catering.
The Kitchen Forum, Bremen's center of competence for sustainable and healthy nutrition in communal catering, opened half a year ago at the Bremen Adult Education Center. The Kitchen Forum supports actors in all relevant specialist topics and accompanies changes in canteens.
While specific initiatives or formal goals targeting 100% organic food supply in public institutions such as schools, daycare centers, and hospitals by 2025 are not publicly documented in the available data, the city's commitment to organic farming and sustainable nutrition is evident. For detailed and current information on BioCity Bremen’s initiatives in this area, it is recommended to consult their official website or contact them directly for the latest updates and official statements.
- In addition to focusing on organic farming, BioCity Bremen strives to develop a statewide nutrition strategy that will support the transition to sustainable nutrition within the wider community.
- Health-and-wellness is a priority for Bremen, and one of their key initiatives is the 2025 Action Plan "Healthy Nutrition in the Communal Catering of the City of Bremen," which aims to make food in kindergartens, schools, and hospitals ecological, sustainable, and affordable.
- As part of its commitment to sustainable living, Bremen actively promotes the development of ecological food value chains, supporting regional farmers and encouraging environmentally and climate-friendly food production.
- To support actors in sustainable and healthy nutrition, Bremen opened the Kitchen Forum, a center of competence, half a year ago at the Bremen Adult Education Center, which accompanies changes in canteens and provides expertise in all relevant specialist topics.
- Even though specific goals for achieving 100% organic food supply in public institutions by 2025 may not be publicly documented, the city's dedication to organic farming and sustainable nutrition is clearly demonstrated through its numerous initiatives and investments.
