Castelli
International School
How educating and empowering the youngest of eaters can create the demand for a more sustainable food system, one school meal at a time.
“Tribusana thanks Castelli International School (CIS) for opening its doors and allowing us to implement a new, participatory approach to inspire a true sense of ‘healthy tribe’ within its school community.”
The Challenge
Replace traditional
processed convenience foods…
…with nutritious
whole foods.
Whithout increasing
food waste,
Replace traditional
processed convenience foods…
The Timeline & Process
In 7 months, Tribusana facilitated 11 workshops to help students and families
adopt healthy eating habits.
October 2nd, 2023
October 17th, 2023
March 19, 2023
April 12, 2024
May 10th, 2024
Eating Real Rainbows Workshops
Focus on discovery, testing new seasonal foods, and understanding color diversity in nutrition.
Follow-Up Survey to school families
Data collection revealed a high preference for processed foods and initial waste spikes with whole foods.
Masterclass for parents
Implementing Mediterranean diet strategies, practical home cooking, and sustainability education.
Cooking workshops for students
Students made colorful hummus with fresh veggies, successfully replacing processed alternatives.
School meal replacement
The catering company of the school served chickpea hummus with carrot and fennel sticks, instead of fish fingers, and the students widely accepted it with great joy and enthusiasm.
The Results
A fundamental shift in the school’s food
culture, moving from convenience to
conscious consumption.
Success Metric High
Acceptance
Whole Food Adoption
Hummus with carrots and fennel replaced fish fingers with enthusiastic student acceptance.
Systemic Change
Impact Beyond Plates
Students emerged as agents of change,resulting in reduced food waste and a more sustainable system.
Improve Meals at You Child’s School
Contact Florencia to implement these transformative workshops in
other schools and start your community’s journey to vitality.