The green food
In Småland green food is at the centre, and organic cultivations and KRAV-labelled restaurants are common. Our region is large and each part has their own specialties, but generally we all prefer locally grown organic produce.
Växjö’s green urban farming project
Most restaurants and cafés take their inspiration from Småland’s nature: its forests, lakes, meadows and greenery. Some years ago, the urban cultivation project Östrabo Ekobacke was started in Växjö, a ‘city farm’ that is KRAV certified and supplies many of Växjö’s restaurants as well as private individuals with vegetables and root crops. Ekobacken is an open place at which everyone is welcome to shop or just enjoy the environment. The cultivation is managed by the Macken Cooperative in partnership with the Municipality of Växjö. Study visits are also arranged and, time/resources permitting, outdoor cooking for groups. The season at Ekobacken ends with a harvest festival.
Every year in September the food fair MAT, (*Mat* in Swedish meaning *Food*.) Sweden’s biggest fair for small-scale, locally produced food, is arranged in Växjö. More than a hundred food producers and culinary artists, primarily from Småland but also the rest of Sweden, attract some 50,000 visitors. The unique thing about the MAT event is the combination of forums and experiences together with several different participants. The aim is many different voices with the common denominator that they have some link to locally produced and sustainable meals.
KRAV – a key player in the organic market in Sweden
The KRAV-label stands for sound and natural environments, solid care for animals, good health and social responsibility. Products with the label fulfil KRAV’s requirements and are properly controlled at least once every year.
The KRAV-label stands for sound and natural environments, solid care for animals, good health and social responsibility. Products with the label fulfil KRAV’s requirements and are properly controlled at least once every year.
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Health and gourmet walk on Korrö
A health and culinary tour in Korrö’s beautiful nature reserve. A nature guide will take you to different stations with tastes of delicacies from the region – everything from home-made sausage to l…
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A health and culinary tour in Korrö’s beautiful nature reserve. A nature guide will take you to different stations with tastes of delicacies from the region – everything from home-made sausage to local cheese and juice. On the tour, the guide will talk about edible plants and nature’s beings. *Website in Swedish, but you can find contact details there.*
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Taste Tjust
Sustainable, local, tasty in the countryside. Every September, the areas around Västervik invite you to an inspiring food and culture tour with a focus on sustainability and locally produced flavor…
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Sustainable, local, tasty in the countryside. Every September, the areas around Västervik invite you to an inspiring food and culture tour with a focus on sustainability and locally produced flavors. Farm shops, cafes, restaurants and farms open their doors to visitors who want to discover the region’s best raw materials and crafts. Here you can sample locally produced delicacies, meet local producers and experience the idyllic rural environment.
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Öland’s Harvest Festival
Every autumn, Öland is transformed into a colorful party scene during Öland’s Harvest Festival. Farmers, artisans and artists open up their farms and studios, while villages and towns are filled wi…
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Every autumn, Öland is transformed into a colorful party scene during Öland’s Harvest Festival. Farmers, artisans and artists open up their farms and studios, while villages and towns are filled with markets, light installations and festivities. Here you can enjoy local delicacies such as pumpkin soup, freshly baked bread and freshly picked apples, while experiencing the unique autumn atmosphere on the island. With everything from art night to farmers’ markets and cozy farm shops, there is something for the whole family to discover during this beloved tradition.
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