The trade magazine for professional chefs "Küche" about EcoGastro: Sustainable concepts in purchasing, resources and kitchen appliances as the key to long-term success in the catering industry.

Many ideas were submitted to the HESO Special Show 2023, but one has now triumphed. The winning idea is now to be implemented.

At the "Forum for Apprentices", the next generation of hotel and catering professionals met at the Hotel "Schweizerhof" in Lenzerheide.

The sustainability office Eartheffect has developed a digital educational offering. Shape the Circle is designed to anchor sustainability in the company. The online courses can be used from anywhere and at any time.

Every franc not spent on energy in the catering industry means one franc more profit. Electricity is already expensive today and a further price increase is possible. It is therefore worth taking precautions, using energy-efficient equipment and training employees. The EcoGastro program certifies and promotes energy-efficient commercial kitchen equipment.

The Future Perfect online learning program teaches learners the principles of the circular economy so they can apply them in their businesses. Initial experience with pilot classes has been positive. "Future Perfect has the potential to reach prospective professionals in large numbers and thus make a significant contribution to environmentally sound, sustainable solutions," says Andrea Bader of the FOEN.