Every morning, thousands of people show up at DTU to contribute to more sustainable change - in water, construction, energy and much more. That's why it's important to provide healthy fuel for the many hard-working minds.
The new canteen concept at DTU came into effect at the start of this semester. As something new, a requirement of 60 pct. organic products has been introduced for the canteens and cafés around campus. Previously, suppliers only had to comply with the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration's bronze food label, which requires the food to be 30-60 pct. organic. With the new concept, the canteens are now at the high end of the food labels requirements.
The new Food Court in building 101 has also stopped using disposable packaging, which means you will be served your stir-fry from Kojachi and dish of the day from Folkekøkken on a plate or in a reusable bowl.
According to Gitte Hallingskov, who is responsible for the canteens at DTU, in addition to more organic products, there is also a focus on using local or Danish ingredients.
“It's important for us to purchase Danish-produced ingredients as much as possible - local ingredients are a particularly high priority for us,” she says.
The catering for meetings meets the same new organic requirements, and in addition, 100 pct. of the fruit ordered for meetings is now organic. Furthermore, it is also possible to cater for different needs.
“If you have preferences when it comes to ordering catering for meetings, you can write a comment with your wishes when ordering. Most things are possible if you just enter into a dialogue with the canteens,” says Gitte Hallingskov.
Meat-free options
DTU makes a virtue of offering healthy and nutritious food for those who don't eat meat or are just curious about the culinary experiences hidden in the world of vegetables.
All canteens and cafés at DTU therefore have at least one vegetarian option. The café in DTU Skylab serves dish of the day, which is always vegetarian, and Wicked Rabbit in building 342 is 100 pct. vegetarian.
For those who eat vegan, you can find vegan panini in Have a Java or opt for the vegan dishes in Wicked Rabbit in building 342.
The new initiatives should not be seen as an end, but rather a beginning and the canteen as something dynamic and the development can be followed from the EAT@DTU app or on DTU Inside.
“We are constantly working to make the canteen better and more sustainable. We've rolled out some new initiatives and have more things in the pipeline - for example, how to reduce food waste,” says Gitte Hallingskov.
To learn more, you can read about DTU's catering strategy on DTU Inside (only accessible to students and employees) or download the Eat@DTU app in App Store or Google Play.
