Hamburg Tourist Board Promotes Sustainable Culinary Practices

To promote a sustainable and responsible industry, Hamburg Tourist Board (HTB) has partnered with renowned institutions and organizations such as the Fair Trade City of Hamburg, the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Energy and Agriculture, the Ministry of Economy and Innovation, Green Events Hamburg, Greentable and Slow Food Hamburg to host the Open Mouth Hamburg Food Festival. The organizers pay special attention to their ecological footprint, as well as to social and economic impacts. 

Through the Open Mouth Hamburg Food Festival, HTB engages the local community. This annual event highlights sustainable culinary practices by connecting local producers with consumers and showcasing meals made from local, organic, and seasonal ingredients. The festival celebrates Hamburg’s diverse food culture and educates attendees about the importance of sustainability in nutrition and food production. 

HTB organizes events with partners from small workshops to events with up to 400 participants. HTB implements rigorous sustainability measures to ensure every event aligns with its mission of reducing environmental impact while fostering community connections.

The organization upholds high standards of sustainability in workshops and partner meetings by adhering to a checklist for sustainable event planning, working with sustainable caterers, helping participants calculate their carbon footprint, and researching local initiatives for cooperation.