The first companies in the Saimaa Geopark area received the GEOfood brand
Congratulations to the first companies who received the GEOfood brand! Located across the Saimaa region, these companies are: Tiittala Manor in Sulkava, Restaurant Niinipuu in Puumala, and Tuukkala Farm B&B in Ristiina.
The inspiration for the businesses' GEOfood menus or products comes from the area's geological food and cultural heritage, highlighting their unique characteristics while growing the networks among the local entrepreneurs.
The companies offer seasonal, location-specific GEOfood dishes, and customers can always find information about the GEOfood dishes from their menus, websites, or product descriptions.
At least 50% of the ingredients for GEOfood dishes and products must be from the Geopark area itself or its buffer municipalities. The GEOfood brand assures customers of local food and locally sourced ingredients.
The launch of GEOfood activities in the Saimaa Geopark area in South Karelia and Savo has been part of the GEOfood Saimaa food tourism development project, funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
The GEOfood Brand
GEOfood is the official brand of local food and restaurants and a registered trademark in UNESCO Global Geoparks.
The mission of the GEOfood brand is to support local businesses and raise customer awareness of the connections between local food and geological heritage.
At the same time, the Geopark and companies collaborate to develop the area's tourism appeal and recognition, and also promote the implementation of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals in their services.
Read more about GEOfood and the project, and if your business operating in the Saimaa Geopark area or its buffer municipalities - Apply and be part of the internationally recognized GEOfood brand!
You can also explore the GEOfood food tourism route which is designed for those heading to the Saimaa Geopark area.