{"id":4709,"date":"2025-10-30T15:37:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T14:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foodways.ch\/we-develop-solutions-for-less-food-waste-and-more-sustainability-in-the-food-industry\/the-practical-network-for-a-sustainable-food-service-industry\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T09:27:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T07:27:58","slug":"the-practical-network-for-a-sustainable-food-service-industry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/foodways.ch\/en\/we-develop-solutions-for-less-food-waste-and-more-sustainability-in-the-food-industry\/the-practical-network-for-a-sustainable-food-service-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"The Practical Network for a Sustainable Food Service Industry."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover case_hero_banner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3492 size-large\" alt=\"\" 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wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1503\" src=\"https:\/\/foodways.ch\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GF_Rahmen_Logo-2-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3133\" style=\"width:auto;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodways.ch\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GF_Rahmen_Logo-2-scaled.png 2000w, https:\/\/foodways.ch\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GF_Rahmen_Logo-2-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/foodways.ch\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GF_Rahmen_Logo-2-1024x769.png 1024w, https:\/\/foodways.ch\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GF_Rahmen_Logo-2-768x577.png 768w, https:\/\/foodways.ch\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GF_Rahmen_Logo-2-1536x1154.png 1536w, https:\/\/foodways.ch\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GF_Rahmen_Logo-2-2048x1539.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7.5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"tag has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bffc941f87b8e4d816337eec1bd73a54 wp-block-paragraph\">GastroFutura<\/p>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-88f0857fdc8bad98dfdc5c16977574b2 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-white-color\">The Practical Network for a Sustainable Food Service Industry.<\/h1>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7.5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading tag\">FOODWAYS IS ESTABLISHING THE GASTROFUTURA HUB IN NORTHWEST SWITZERLAND<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Services for GastroFutura<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-92126d18 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-blue-light-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-21baa1f107d5b44d4312ad40f7e32f77 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#000000;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-74501debcaeade1ede7d267be86f6bb6 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Establishing a network of practices to promote a sustainable restaurant industry in northwestern Switzerland.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-869c9286aa9056eaeac9f1c20a78f933 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#000000;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-308bd70f33ec872afb5b65cbde922b67 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Developing practical programs such as Open Kitchens, opportunities for sharing experiences, webinars, and tools for forward-thinking restaurateurs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-blue-light-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-a55d0ff94dc97d2dc4cfc7b574044370 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#000000;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-242b61cb07a662008459b3d5d2c7c85e wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Recruiting members, funding partners, influencers, and ambassadors who share GastroFutura\u2019s vision.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>#less is enough. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button arrow-right is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-light-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gastrofutura.ch\/hub\/nordwestschweiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More about GastroFutura<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button arrow-right is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gastrofutura.ch\/mitmachen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Become a GastroFutura Member<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-blue-light-background-color has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading tag\">THE CURRENT SITUATION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainable Transformation in the Restaurant Industry: Both a Challenge and an Opportunity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cost pressures, a shortage of skilled workers, and a lack of expertise<\/strong> &#8211; the challenges facing the restaurant industry are significant. But one thing is clear: This industry, too, must transform itself in order to remain successful and sustainable in the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the motto <strong>\u201cLess is enough\u201d,<\/strong> <strong>GastroFutura<\/strong> focuses on exactly this. This practice-oriented network supports restaurateurs, businesses, and partner organizations in developing sustainable business practices and learning from one another. GastroFutura is active throughout Switzerland and has strong local roots.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-blue-light-background-color has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading tag\">OUR APPROACH<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Establishing GastroFutura in Northwestern Switzerland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through the <strong>GastroFutura<\/strong> project, we support the transformation of the restaurant industry toward greater sustainability. As the <strong>coordination office for HUB Basel<\/strong>, we oversee regional implementation and operate within the nationwide network of practitioners. We recruit participating establishments and funding partners, coordinate on-site collaboration, organize events, and promote the GastroFutura vision to the public &#8211; so that effective solutions can be put into practice more quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strategic Alignment and Further Development<\/strong><br>We are responsible for the strategic direction and further development of HUB Basel in close coordination with the national office and regional partner organizations such as Basel Tourism, Feld zu Tisch, the Restaurant Association, and the cantons. <br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Operational Implementation of Programs<\/strong><br>We coordinate and implement GastroFutura\u2019s core programs &#8211; including <em>Open Kitchen, Deep Dives, coaching sessions,<\/em> and <em>ERFA meetings<\/em> &#8211; setting the agenda and ensuring that these programs are implemented in a practical and impact-oriented manner.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Network and Partnership Development<\/strong><br>We initiate and maintain collaborations with regional stakeholders. We recruit new members, support them, and actively integrate them into the network.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communication and Knowledge Transfer<\/strong><br>We provide content for communication and evaluation, promote the exchange of experiences within the community, and highlight successful real-world examples.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Funding and Regional Anchoring<\/strong><br>Together with the national office, we secure regional funding partners, such as foundations, and contribute to the long-term establishment of GastroFutura in northwestern Switzerland.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through<strong> HUB Basel<\/strong>, we are <strong>operating GastroFutura\u2019s regional hub<\/strong>: It connects businesses, partners, and experts and ensures that the national vision of a sustainable restaurant industry is firmly rooted locally and brought to life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-blue-light-background-color has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IMPACT &amp; RESULTS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Establishing GastroFutura in Northwestern Switzerland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the launch of the GastroFutura HUB Basel, we have implemented several impactful initiatives as part of GastroFutura, thereby visibly advancing the sustainable transformation of the regional restaurant industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Practical and inspiring: <\/strong>Three successful <em>\u201cOpen Kitchen\u201d<\/em> events at the Michelin-starred restaurant <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/roots-basel.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roots<\/a><\/strong>, at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tuyutofu.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tuyu Tofu<\/a><\/strong> and in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/metzgerhuus.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Metzgerhuus Stadt &amp; Land<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Informative: <\/strong>DeepDives (webinars) on menu engineering, food preservation, and sustainable meat offerings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A growing community: Nearly 20 establishments<\/strong> are already part of <strong>GastroFutura Basel<\/strong> and are working together to promote a sustainable food service industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strong partners: <\/strong>The <strong>Christoph Merian Foundation <\/strong>supports GastroFutura as a funding partner and helps ensure its long-term presence in northwestern Switzerland.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ambassador for Basel\u2019s Culinary Scene:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pascalsteffen.ch\/pascal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pascal Steffen<\/a><\/strong>, a Michelin-starred chef and the face of Basel\u2019s culinary scene, serves as an official ambassador, lending the movement visibility and prestige.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button arrow-right is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-light-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gastrofutura.ch\/hub\/nordwestschweiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More about GastroFutura<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button arrow-right is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gastrofutura.ch\/mitmachen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Become a GastroFutura Member<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" id=\"contact\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-lighten-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contact\"><strong>Ihr Ansprechpartner: Markus Hurschler<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/foodways.ch\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Markus.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1476\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodways.ch\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Markus.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/foodways.ch\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Markus-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodways.ch\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Markus-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/foodways.ch\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Markus-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/foodways.ch\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Markus-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/foodways.ch\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Markus-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/foodways.ch\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Markus-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Markus Hurschler ist Ihr Experte f\u00fcr nachhaltige Strategien in der Lebensmittelbranche. Als Managing Partner und Gr\u00fcnder von Foodways begleitet er Unternehmen bei der Umsetzung zukunftsweisender L\u00f6sungen \u2013 mit ganzheitlichem Know-how, Praxisblick und Umsetzungsst\u00e4rke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Was ihn auszeichnet:<\/strong> Markus vernetzt Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft und Institutionen. 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