The award-winning journalists will join the SWITCH Press Tour in Pollica, Italy, to explore the heart of the Mediterranean Diet and sustainable food systems.
Pollica, Italy 13th november — The Horizon Europe–funded SWITCH Project is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 SWITCH Journalism Award, celebrating outstanding journalism that promotes informed and impactful communication on sustainable and healthy diets.
This year’s winning journalists — Anna Fregonara, Simone Martino, Fabio Di Todaro, Maria Alonso Martinez, Kajsa Asp Jonson, Charlotte Bayon — will be hosted in Pollica, Italy, from November 13–16, for an immersive press tour organized by the Future Food Institute.
During the SWITCH Press Tour, the awardees will take part in field experiences, dialogues, and cultural exchanges that reflect the Mediterranean way of life and the region’s legacy as a UNESCO-recognized community of the Mediterranean Diet. The Press Tour include the Living Roots Regenerative Agriculture Experience, participation in the UN Food Systems Dialogue “Food, Culture, Community: A Living Heritage in the European Food Transition,” and attendance at the Mediterranean Diet Global Summit.
The winners will also be formally recognized during the SWITCH Award Ceremony on Friday, November 14, in Pollica — joining a network of experts, researchers, and community leaders working toward sustainable food systems across Europe.
Launched on Earth Day, the SWITCH Journalism Award recognizes journalists and media professionals who have made remarkable contributions to raising awareness about the environmental, social, and health dimensions of food choices. By highlighting stories that connect food, culture, and sustainability, the award aims to empower informed citizens and accelerate Europe’s transition toward healthier, more resilient food systems.