A diversity of actors across generations and sectors are gathering for a two-day food culture innovation summit in Malmö on 3–4 December, hosted by The Nordic Council of Ministers. In the spirit of The New Nordic Cuisine movement, they will develop ideas, initiatives and collaborations that address the crisis facing our civilization.
“New Nordic Food changed the culinary landscape of the Nordic region and the Council of Ministers stood ready to initiate a joint programme.”
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The Innovation Summit will engage the next generation of influential voices in the food world and the stakeholders across its value chain to collaborate for a resilient and sustainable future in the Nordic region and beyond.
Twenty years ago, the launch of the New Nordic Cuisine Manifesto ignited a transformation of our food culture, highlighting the power of nature, emphasizing the quality of local produce and offering a vision for a delicious, yet healthy and sustainable cuisine.
The Nordic Council of Ministers was quick to support the emerging culinary movement two decades ago, and Secretary General Karen Ellemann, is now looking forward to the ideas and solutions that the summit will bring to the table:
“New Nordic Food changed the culinary landscape of the Nordic region and the Council of Ministers stood ready to initiate a joint programme. It is a brilliant example of Nordic collaboration from a grassroot movement to political action. I look forward to join the Innovation Summit in Malmö to mark the 20th anniversary and discuss what is needed for the future.”
Need for a new food culture revolution
From climate crisis to declining cooking skills, this is just some of the pressing challenges facing society as we mark the 20th anniversary of the New Nordic Kitchen Manifesto.
Entrepreneur and food activist Claus Meyer, who was the driving force behind the manifesto, is stressing the need to engage the next generation of chefs, food leaders and civil society to strengthen the Nordic Cuisine movement and its contribution to sustainable and healthy food environments in the Nordics
”While the New Nordic Kitchen Manifesto and the movement it helped propel had a far bigger reach than we could have imagined, many of the challenges remain and new ones have come into clearer view. We have yet to create the seismic shift in our eating habits that will allow us to build a truly viable food system and food culture in our region,” says Claus Meyer.
“I’m extremely excited that we’ve managed to assemble such a group of important, and not least young, voices to help chart a course for the future,” he continues.
Innovation sessions will explore new paths forward
More than 60 participants will join the two-day summit in Malmö on 3-4 December. It will include inspirational talks, workshops and debates that will help develop solutions. The high-level opening session on 3 December will be live streamed online for everyone to join. The results of the summit will be presented in the beginning of 2025.
The Nordic Food Innovation Summit is developed and designed by Meyers Madhus, Madkulturen and NKJ on behalf of the Nordic Council of Ministers.