Two winners of the ‘Le goût des Territoires’ call for projects launched by the Jacques Martel Foundation

To mark Sustainable Gastronomy Day, the Jacques Martel Foundation is delighted to announce the two winners of its ‘Le goût des territoires’ call for projects.

Launched last March, this call for projects aims to support those who keep our food heritage alive, pass on local skills and promote more sustainable eating habits.

Among the many applications received, two projects particularly caught the selection committee’s attention due to their ability to foster a dialogue between heritage, knowledge transfer and public awareness.

‘Le Crabe bleu’ – Les Amis de la Presqu’île de Giens

Led by the association Les Amis de la Presqu’île de Giens, this project focuses on a species now well established along the Mediterranean coast: the blue crab. Through awareness-raising initiatives and culinary promotion, the association aims to introduce the general public to the issues surrounding this species whilst exploring its potential as a local food resource.

‘My Edible Neighbourhood’ – Méditerranée 2000 & JVS

Through ‘My Edible Neighbourhood’, the two organisations aim to reconnect local residents with their food by creating and running urban vegetable gardens. The project aims to enable residents to grow traditional and seasonal vegetables locally, whilst raising their awareness of environmental issues and the benefits of a healthy and sustainable diet.

Taste as a living heritage

Although they differ in their approach, these two projects share the same conviction: our culinary heritage is alive. It is built day by day through the use of local produce, the skills associated with it, and the bonds it creates between local people.

The Jacques Martel Foundation is proud to support these initiatives, which help to preserve, pass on and showcase the flavours that shape the identity of our regions.

We would like to congratulate both winners, as well as all the project leaders who responded to this call for proposals. Their commitment is a testament to the vitality of those working across the country to promote sustainable, local and meaningful food.