Luxembourg schools prioritize local, seasonal food
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Four eastern Luxembourg communities, Betzdorf, Biwer, Schuttrange, and Stadtbredimus, joined the “Natur genéissen” initiative to serve more meals made with ingredients from Luxembourg farms.
The program, which began in 2014 with the Sicona syndicate, requires participating farms to meet strict standards for sustainability, product quality, and biodiversity. In return, school and daycare kitchens in these communities prioritize purchasing produce from these farms, aiming to provide children with healthier, regional, and seasonal meals.
The “Natur genéissen” program has already proven successful in other parts of Luxembourg and creates new economic opportunities for local farmers. By 2030, officials expect at least 15 farms in eastern Luxembourg to benefit from this new market. Claude Marson, president of SIAS, stated that “Natur genéissen” combines nature protection with new opportunities for regional farms. The SIAS syndicate plans to include all 21 of its member communities in the project over the next four years.
