As part of the SWITCH Hub Marathon, the Berlin Hub led by VFnuK brought together three days of learning, reflection and hands-on work across very different parts of the food system. Taking place on three days between 25 June and 8 July, the summer school moved from a farm in Brandenburg, to a community kitchen …
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21 May 2026 – In May, the Museo MEOC in Aggius hosted the second stop of the SWITCH Marathon, a series of events taking place across Europe to showcase local initiatives advancing sustainable food systems through the Horizon Europe SWITCH project. The event was dedicated to the mindful use of local supply chain products and …
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29 March, Rome – On the occasion of Roma Capitale’s Domenica Ecologica hosted at Parco di San Sisto, Food Hub Rome celebrated a new stage of the SWITCH Marathon 2026, marking a key moment in the journey toward more sustainable food systems. The event highlighted the joint commitment of institutions, communities, and local stakeholders. Sabrina Alfonsi, Councillor for Agriculture, …
On 28 November, Rome – The SWITCH Marathon arrived at the Mercato di Campagna Amica in Rome, creating a space where researchers, institutions, farmers, and citizens could meet and reflect together on the future of healthy and sustainable food systems. The morning unfolded among market stalls, and direct conversations with the local community. Participants took …
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16 November 2025, Pollica (Italy) – The award-winning journalists of the 2025 SWITCH Journalism Award from across Europe joined the SWITCH Press Tour in Pollica, Italy, to explore the heart of the Mediterranean Diet and sustainable food systems. The Horizon Europe–funded SWITCH Project concluded its 2025 Press Tour in Pollica. The event brought together six-award …
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On October 11th, Cagliari – The Sardinian stop of the SWITCH Marathon took place in the heart of the Molentargius–Saline Regional Park in Cagliari. The event, titled “La Sardegna nel piatto – Communities in connection for sustainable diets,” was organised by Laore Sardegna Agency and the CMCC Foundation – Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, with …
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On May 27, the city of Donosti-San Sebastián hosted a pivotal SWITCH event that brought together stakeholders from the food, education, and sustainability sectors. The event centered on one of the most impactful public food environments in our communities: school meals. This event was a rich space for dialogue on how we nourish future generations …
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On July 1, the Metropolis of Montpellier celebrated the 10th anniversary of its agroecological and food policy. To mark the occasion, its vice-president, Isabelle Touzard, invited the partners who have worked together to develop this innovative public initiative: agricultural organisations, consumer and food aid associations, the Montpellier wholesale food market, local authorities, Metropolis support services, …
June 8, Venice – The SWITCH project took part in the Venice Climate Week, the first event in Italy entirely dedicated to climate change and sustainability. Set against the backdrop of one of the world’s most vulnerable and symbolic cities, the week offered a powerful platform to dive deeper into the global challenges we collectively …
The SWITCH Marathon began in Sweden on March 17 with an event focused on the intersection of food, medicine, sustainability, and gastronomy. Hosted at GoCo Health Innovation City in Gothenburg, the gathering brought together experts from the pharmaceutical industry, food scientists, gastronomists, and food entrepreneurs, creating a vast and vibrant network of food system actors. …