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Changes to catering services on campus at the start of the lecture-free period
At the start of the lecture-free period, several structural adjustments will be implemented in the Studierendenwerk’s campus catering services. These changes are based on an external report that recommends measures to ensure the long-term …
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In our catering facilities, we continuously work to make our processes environmentally responsible and efficient. Our aim is to provide you with a range of food based on seasonal ingredients, regional supply chains and responsible sourcing – while keeping prices affordable.
At Studierendenwerk’s campus catering facilities, a team of 75 colleagues prepares meals every day. Wherever possible, we use regional and seasonal products and pay careful attention to resource-efficient planning.
We currently use around 24 tonnes of certified organic food products every year. Fresh meat, milk, baked goods and fresh vegetables are sourced to a large extent from suppliers in the region.
Our entire range of coffee and tea comes from fair trade and certified organic production.
We have switched our takeaway service to reusable packaging systems. With the deposit-free digital reusable system VYTAL, you can enjoy our takeaway meals without single-use packaging.
Since April 2021, we have supported the Masthuhn Initiative of the Albert Schweitzer Foundation. The initiative is committed to improving the living conditions of chickens raised for meat production.
We focus on regional and seasonal products, organic quality, Fairtrade and reusable packaging.
Vegan options
Our canteens were awarded three stars by the animal rights organization PETA as the most vegan-friendly canteens in Germany. A rotating selection of vegan dishes, a permanent selection of vegan desserts and salad bars, as well as the availability of plant-based milk and vegan spreads, reflect the desire of many students for a meat-free or plant-based diet.
Organic products
The Studierendenwerk is certified organic. The organic seal stands for the use of food from organic agriculture and organic food processing. We use a variety of organic products in our catering operations.
In May 2023, the Studierendenwerk Siegen was recognised as an organic beacon of the ‘NRW kocht mit Bio’ (NRW cooks with organic) initiative. Supported by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, the initiative aims to promote the use of regional organic food in canteens, restaurants and school catering. Further information can be found in the brochure ‘Organic Beacons North Rhine-Westphalia’ published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Consumer Protection (MLV).
Fairtrade
Our entire coffee and tea range is organic and fair trade certified. The ingredients of our “Lemonaid Lemonade” are also organically grown and come from fair trade.
The Fairtrade seal stands for the fact that all ingredients available from fair production have been traded entirely in accordance with the rules of the Fairtrade standards that apply worldwide. In this way, smallholder cooperatives receive more stable prices, more long-term and transparent trading relationships, and an additional premium for community projects. The standards also include criteria on democratic organizational structures, environmental protection and safe working conditions. The focus is always on the producers.
Broiler chicken initiative of the Albert Schweitzer Foundation
We have joined the broiler chicken initiative of the Albert Schweitzer Foundation. The initiative originates from an alliance of around 30 animal welfare organisations with the essential aim of improving the keeping of broiler chickens. Important animal welfare aspects such as a lower stocking density, the restriction of over-breeding as well as minimum standards for light and manipulable material are implemented. For us as the Studierendenwerk, it is important to put more emphasis on the issue and also to set ourselves clear goals. Until meat is available that meets all the criteria of the European Broiler Chicken Initiative, the Studierendenwerk will make use of similar offers such as the entry level of the German Animal Welfare Association and gradually increase their share in the assortment.
The Studierendenwerk Siegen will implement the requirements of the European Broiler Chicken Initiative for all its catering facilities by 2026. The Studierendenwerk publishes annual reports on the progress of the implementation and has independent controls ensure compliance with the standards.
Our service for the severely disabled
In consultation with the working group “Barrier-free University”, the Studierendenwerk Siegen offers support for blind, visually impaired or wheelchair users when eating in the canteen. Interested persons can contact the kitchen management on 0271 740‑3129 to receive assistance when eating in the refectory. You will then be expected in the canteen vestibule. A member of staff will go into the canteen with you, explain the menu offers and help you collect your meal and return the dishes.
For more information, go to “Help for the Disabled” (University of Siegen) or the “Central Student Advisory Service” (University of Siegen) or “Studying with a Disability” (Deutsches Studentenwerk).