A new agro-food initiative called WARUWA is combining e-commerce, logistics, agrotech and environmental justice in Latin America. WARUWA is a farm-to-business platform connecting farmers with restaurants, local groceries, schools, and hotels. Within seven months, the startup has already contributed to serving over ten million plates through its network of customers.
Hana Hrstková: “A Biocyclic Vegan Approach Is Not Just an Option—It’s a Necessity”
Hana Hrstková is a Prague-based resilient food system & vegan gastronomy strategist, dedicated to reshaping the food system to support both human health and environmental sustainability. With over a decade of experience in plant-based nutrition, she integrates principles of organic farming, zero-waste management, and biocyclic vegan agriculture—an approach that eliminates all animal-derived inputs while regenerating soil health. For Hrstková, the connection between soil, the environment, and human well-being is fundamental to the future of food. At the upcoming Biofach trade fair, she will once again take the stage to showcase how plant-based culinary innovation, paired with biocyclic vegan ingredients, can drive a more sustainable and ethical food system. In this interview with vegconomist, Hrstková shares her insights on the future of sustainable gastronomy and why …