Connecting, Educating, and Building Resilience: Reflections on the All-Island Food Networks Gathering 2026
By Paula Whyte, Momentum. Last week, I had the privilege of representing the Food Eco-Culture Edu (FECE) project in the heart of the Midlands for an inspiring event: the All-Island Food Networks Gathering 2026, hosted by the Centre for Food Culture Ireland in Portlaoise. Bringing together over 200 passionate attendees from every corner of the […]
Redefining the Plate: Why the FECE Curriculum is the Blueprint for the ‘Foodture’
Food is never just about what is on the plate. It is a complex tapestry of heritage, a frontier for digital innovation, a pathway to health & wellbeing and our most powerful tool in the fight for environmental sustainability. Yet, for too long, food and hospitality education has remained siloed…focusing on technical service or culinary […]
Kicking Off Food Eco-Culture Edu: A Taste of Interdisciplinary Innovation in Leeuwarden
In late November 2024, in the vibrant city of Leeuwarden, The Netherlands, our lead partner NHL Stenden played host to the kick-off meeting of our exciting new Erasmus+ project: Food Eco-Culture Edu – Connecting Disciplines in European Higher Academia at their renowned Hotel Management School. The meeting marked the beginning of a collaborative and creative […]