KISMET – Sustainable Food Environments

Co-creation in regional development unites diverse stakeholders—residents, businesses, government, and NGOs—to address local needs
and opportunities collaboratively. This participatory approach enhances project adaptability, fosters innovation, and strengthens
community commitment, leading to sustainable outcomes with impact. This presentation describes the step-by-step implementation of
co-creation development.

Implemented in cooperation with the European Cluster Network to Support South Savo Food Companies project. The Databank focuses on the food chain in South Savo and gathers information from primary production to the consumer’s table.

The video presents the food sector of South Savo using statistics compiled in a data bank. The data bank has been assembled by the KISMET project of the South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with the Support for South Savo Food Industry Companies from the European Cluster Network project.

The food pyramid is built on seasonal and local products according to environmental & health impacts. The pyramid is divided into three horizontal layers: At the top are products that should be used rarely since they have a high environmental impact or are less healthy. These products are, for example, imported products (rice, sugar, fruits) outside of Europe. In the middle are products that can be used 2-3 times/week and are important to our diet but there is no need to eat them daily, they are also usually sourced more locally/regionally, such as animal products. At the base are foods that belong to the everyday diet, to a large degree regional/local foods, such as legumes, root vegetables, and cereals.

The food pyramid is built on seasonal and local products according to environmental & health impacts. The pyramid is divided into three horizontal layers: At the top are products that should be used rarely since they have a high environmental impact or are less healthy. These products are, for example, imported products (rice, sugar, fruits) outside of Europe. In the middle are products that can be used 2-3 times/week and are important to our diet but there is no need to eat them daily, they are also usually sourced more locally/regionally, such as animal products. At the base are foods that belong to the everyday diet, to a large degree regional/local foods, such as legumes, root vegetables, and cereals.

The food pyramid is built on seasonal and local products according to environmental & health impacts. The pyramid is divided into three horizontal layers: At the top are products that should be used rarely since they have a high environmental impact or are less healthy. These products are, for example, imported products (rice, sugar, fruits) outside of Europe. In the middle are products that can be used 2-3 times/week and are important to our diet but there is no need to eat them daily, they are also usually sourced more locally/regionally, such as animal products. At the base are foods that belong to the everyday diet, to a large degree regional/local foods, such as legumes, root vegetables, and cereals.

The food pyramid is built on seasonal and local products according to environmental & health impacts. The pyramid is divided into three horizontal layers: At the top are products that should be used rarely since they have a high environmental impact or are less healthy. These products are, for example, imported products (rice, sugar, fruits) outside of Europe. In the middle are products that can be used 2-3 times/week and are important to our diet but there is no need to eat them daily, they are also usually sourced more locally/regionally, such as animal products. At the base are foods that belong to the everyday diet, to a large degree regional/local foods, such as legumes, root vegetables, and cereals.

The food pyramid is built on seasonal and local products according to environmental & health impacts. The pyramid is divided into three horizontal layers: At the top are products that should be used rarely since they have a high environmental impact or are less healthy. These products are, for example, imported products (rice, sugar, fruits) outside of Europe. In the middle are products that can be used 2-3 times/week and are important to our diet but there is no need to eat them daily, they are also usually sourced more locally/regionally, such as animal products. At the base are foods that belong to the everyday diet, to a large degree regional/local foods, such as legumes, root vegetables, and cereals.

The food pyramid is built on seasonal and local products according to environmental & health impacts. The pyramid is divided into three horizontal layers: At the top are products that should be used rarely since they have a high environmental impact or are less healthy. These products are, for example, imported products (rice, sugar, fruits) outside of Europe. In the middle are products that can be used 2-3 times/week and are important to our diet but there is no need to eat them daily, they are also usually sourced more locally/regionally, such as animal products. At the base are foods that belong to the everyday diet, to a large degree regional/local foods, such as legumes, root vegetables, and cereals.

The Harvest Season Heroes board game is designed for schools in the Savonlinna region. The goal is to inspire students to learn about sustainable food systems through gameplay. The game introduces players to both domestic and imported ingredients, as well as the producer of school meals, Savonlinna Food Services. Points are awarded based on how close the ingredient on the picture card is produced. Special points (4 points, star) are given for ingredients from the Savonlinna local area.

Game and Instructions

Game Board

The game is designed to support students’ learning about sustainable food systems. In this escape game, players work together to solve various puzzles. Progress in the game is only made once a puzzle is successfully solved. The goal is to complete all tasks before time runs out. The game introduces topics such as local products, imported ingredients, and food packaging labels, allowing for further discussion after the game. It is specifically designed for schools in the Savonlinna region.

Materials for Teachers

Double-sided Task Cards

One-sided Prints

Portfolio of Spies