Swedish top chef Daniel Berlin brings the flavour to one of Europe’s most innovative cities during H22 City Expo

Award-winning chef Daniel Berlin is now involved in H22 City Expo. During the 35-day long international event in Helsingborg next summer, this top chef is making sure that the food reflects the future, is innovative, and sustainable.

There will be the aromas and tastes of a spectacular innovation show when Helsingborg – from 30 May to 3 July 2022 – is transformed into a platform for the world’s leading visionaries, change leaders, and other curious visitors.

”Food is clearly an important area when we talk about circular solutions, creative collaborations, and quality of life in the cities of the future,” says Head of H22 City Expo, Soraya Axelsson.

For Daniel Berlin, it is a natural step to get involved in the food of the future and strive to achieve sustainable development both for gastronomy and everyday food.

”I believe that a joint commitment is needed for us to make a difference. H22 City Expo is a great development tool for all of us who work with food, from production to what ends up on the plate in the future,” says Daniel Berlin.

He himself grew up in the neighbouring city of Landskrona. He will now return to the Helsingborg region to take part in H22 City Expo.

”I hope my involvement serves to shine a light on the local food from the area. The region is close to my heart. I know that the northwest part of Skåne has lots to offer in terms of both produce and beverages.”

During H22 City Expo, there will be a range of new and interesting culinary experiences. Daniel Berlin also looks forward to collaborating in different ways with the renowned restauranteurs of Helsingborg.

”Working together with Daniel Berlin is a fantastic opportunity for the Helsingborg restaurant scene to be elevated and participate in the event. We look forward to welcoming all visitors to a sustainable and exciting food experience next summer,” says Emma Håkansson, acting CEO of Helsingborg City Association.

The beautiful Henry Dunkers Plats square, between the Concert Hall and the City Theatre in Helsingborg, will be the location for H22 City Expo’s food arena. This will be the site for a great variety of exciting and inventive happenings, promises Daniel Berlin. There will be everything from top meetings with chefs, special guest features, workshops, and tastings, to in-depth talks between producers, farmers, and other interesting food personalities.

”It’s about finding those passionate individuals and giving them a stage. For me, it’s an important time for change. Our food needs to be more sustainable and healthy. Innovation is needed,” says Daniel Berlin.

Soraya Axelsson, Head of H22 City Expo:

“Daniel Berlin is taking food into the future during H22 City Expo. He is focusing on the healthy ingredients and the joyful food experience for coming generations. The sustainable city needs to be involved in developments that impact food, for the well-being of both individuals and the planet.”

Facts:

• During 30 May-3 July 2022, Helsingborg is organising the international event H22 City Expo. Over 35 days, innovative welfare solutions will be showcased for Sweden and the world. Visitors will be able to explore over 300 programme features throughout the city and experience innovations that are shaping the smart and sustainable cities of the future. More than 70 partners from the business and academic sectors, including many international actors, are now on board and creating content for H22 City Expo.
• Daniel Berlin founded his restaurant Daniel Berlins krog in Skåne’s Tranås in Österlen in 2009. In 2016, the restaurant received a star in the Michelin Guide, and two stars in 2018. He was awarded the distinction of Kockarnas kock (Chef of the Chefs) in 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2019. In 2022, Daniel is in charge of the culinary concept at the international event H22 City Expo in Helsingborg.
• Helsingborg was recently awarded second place in the European Capital of Innovation Awards 2020, also known as iCapital. This is an annual prize awarded to a European city that can best demonstrate its ability to use innovation to improve the quality of life of its citizens.

Contact information:
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