Sustainable food production is becoming more and more relevant as Chef and Yöung's Oystein Mojord explains with his new blog.

Sustainable food production is becoming all the more important in today’s world where consumers more than ever are keenly aware of their environmental and economic footprints. This will naturally have a knock-on effect on the restaurant and food service business.

Importance of sustainable food production

“Urban farming” is a term being used more often as food businesses and consumers are getting increasingly aware of the importance of sustainable food production.

Some restaurants and food retailers have started to adopt more environmentally friendly practices to secure a more sustainable business model and attract new guests. Younger generations especially have put a focus on improved sustainability and traceability for their food and many have joined the start-up boom tackling the concerning areas.

What sustainable food options are available?

With Urban farming, a new generation of farmers are rising to provide a sustainable sourcing option for food production and serving industries. Aquaponic for example, refers to any system that combines conventional aquaculture (raising aquatic animals such as fish and crayfish in tanks) with hydroponics (cultivating plants in water) in a symbiotic environment. It is both space, resource and time efficient compared to conventional farming methods, suitable for urban communities. The products from