How can you grow your own veggies ?

What do you have to wear?

What do you feed them ?

Do you do it to maintain healthy soil?

What preperatory activities do you use before packaging your products?

Do you buy biological products?

How can the food industry incorporate new technological developments?

What factors influence your food choices?

How are machines disinfected after each processing?

Which factor is considered most important when buying a product?

How does packaging affect food quality and safety?

What factors influence your choices when choosing food?

• What are some innovative technologies or practices in the food industry that are helping to create more sustainable food systems?

• How would you define a sustainable food system?

Food industry worker: What quality control measures do you follow daily?

Consumer: What do you check first on a food label before buyin

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How can processed food become a poison?

How do you choose food in a shop?

1. What methods can farmers use to reduce their environmental impact while maintaining crop yields?

2. How does climate change affect the availability and cost of food globally?

3. In what ways can local farming help communities become more food-secure?

4. How can restaurants reduce food waste while still offering a varied menu?

5. What role does technology play in creating a more sustainable food supply chain?

1. What agricultural techniques are used to protect soil quality and maintain biodiversity?

2. How is food packaged and delivered in ways that keep it fresh while reducing environmental impact?

3. In what ways do chefs design meals based on locally grown and seasonal ingredients?

1. What farming methods help protect the environment while producing healthy food?

2. How can transportation methods be improved to make our food system more sustainable?

3. Why do chefs prefer cooking with food that’s in season and grown nearby?

4. What nutrients are often lost during food processing, and how does this affect health?

5. In what ways can additives or poor processing practices make food harmful to eat?

6. What should you look for on food labels to make a healthy and sustainable choice?

7. How can your food choices support both your health and local farmers?

8. What are the environmental costs of eating imported food compared to local food?

9. How does packaging influence your food choices, and what’s the more sustainable option?

10. What role does food waste play in the Farm to Fork journey, and how can you reduce it?

How can we reduce food waste at home?

Why is it important to know where our food comes from?

1. On our farm, we grow vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, zucchinis and leafy greens, because they grow well in our area and we eat them often. We also have fruit trees like figs, apples and apricots. For animals, we have chickens for eggs, goats for milk, a few rabbits and different kinds of poultry. We chose these because they don’t need too much space and help us cover most of our family’s food needs.

2. We use organic methods. We make compost from food and animal waste, and use it to feed the soil. We rotate crops each season to keep the soil healthy and reduce pests. For the animals, we feed them with natural food and let them move freely in the yard.

3. Farmers can use crop rotation, natural compost, and rainwater collection. They can also plant different crops together to help with pests and soil. Using less machinery helps reduce pollution too. It’s about working with nature, not against it.

4. We use natural ways, like planting flowers that bring helpful insects to eat the bad ones. We also use netting to keep birds and insects away. Sometimes we spray with things like garlic or soap mixtures that don’t hurt the environment.

What factors influence your choices when buying food?
“Mostly the price, because I want to help my family save money. I also try to choose food that’s fresh and grown in Greece if possible. I feel better when I buy local.”

When do you consider a product to be unfit for consumption?
“If it smells strange, looks different from usual, or is past the expiration date, I don’t eat it. I also check if the package is damaged.”

What do you check first on a food label before buying it?
“The expiration date comes first. Then I look at the ingredients to avoid too much sugar or things I don’t understand.”

Do you pay attention to labels like "organic", "local" or "sustainably produced"? Why?

• Yes, I always look for 'organic' and 'local' because I think they are healthier and better for the environment.

• Not really. Sometimes I notice the labels, but I mostly care about the price and taste. If it’s cheap and looks good, I’ll buy it.

• Yes, especially 'sustainably produced' because I care about climate change. I want to make choices that don’t hurt the planet.

• Only if I have extra money. Organic products are expensive, but if I can afford it, I choose them because I want clean food without chemicals.

• Sometimes I pay attention to 'local' because I like to support Greek producers. I think local food is also fresher.

• I’ve started noticing these labels more at school, especially after learning about food sustainability. It makes me think twice before buying.

• I don’t understand all the labels yet, but if I see something that says ‘organic’ or ‘eco’, I think it must be good. I ask my mom what it means.

Our ICT teacher responded as following:

1. For me, it’s mostly price and taste. I try to eat healthy, but if something is too expensive, I’ll probably choose something cheaper. I also look at how easy it is to prepare because I don’t always have time.

2. I think younger people like quick meals, snacks, and trendy food from social media. Older people care more about health or tradition. Also, people with more money can buy organic or imported food more often.

3. The way food looks and smells really matters. If something doesn’t look fresh or has a weird smell, I won’t eat it. Even healthy food needs to taste good, or people won’t choose it.

1. How do chefs incorporate seasonal and local produce into meals?

2. How do you choose food in a shop?

Answers:

1. We plan our menu based on what's available in the market or from local suppliers. For example, in the spring, we cook with fresh greens like spinach and lettuce, while in the winter we use more cabbage, carrots, and oranges. Using seasonal produce not only keeps the meals fresh and tasty but also helps save money and supports nearby farmers. Local ingredients usually have better flavor because they’re picked at the right time.

2. I usually check if the product is fresh and where it comes from. I prefer local fruits and vegetables because I know they haven’t traveled far. I also check the label, I look at the expiry date first and sometimes the ingredients if it’s something packaged. If I have to choose between two similar products, I’ll go for the one with fewer additives.