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The delicious taste of sustainability

Food trend: preserving and pickling

3 Jul 2025

Preserving is currently enjoying a real comeback – and not just as a practical method of storing food. The food trend is also an expression of a more conscious, sustainable lifestyle and is in line with the goals of the Zero Waste movement against food waste. With the right product range, retailers can highlight their expertise in sustainability.

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Summer in a jar

Whether sweet jams, spicy chutneys or pickled vegetables, more and more people are rediscovering this old tradition and bringing fresh zest to their jars with seasonal ingredients. Preserving and pickling food is particularly popular in the DIY scene and among urban gardeners. The traditional method of preservation makes it possible to conserve the rich harvest of summer while enjoying delicious, homemade products.

Recycled glass by Pearl Jars

The “Luna” preserving jar by Pearl Jars is now even more sustainable. As part of Hello Bottle's “Wild Glass” collection, “Luna” is made from up to 100% recycled glass. The lid is made of high-quality stainless steel, so it can also be reused again and again.

Cherry pitter by Westmark

Cherries – the red classics of summer – enrich seasonal cuisine with their tart sweetness and crisp freshness. “Kerni” by Westmark pits these delicious fruits quickly and effortlessly. This practical kitchen tool also impresses with its modern, ergonomic design.

Jam jars by Kilner

The shape of Kilner's 0.4 litre “Berry” preserving jars reveals their contents. They come in authentic designs featuring strawberries, raspberries, oranges or tomatoes. This allows you to serve and gift jams, marmalades or chutneys in perfect style.

Natural materials

A sustainable, environmentally friendly lifestyle includes products made from natural materials such as enamel, which is produced by melting glass onto iron in a kiln. The material offers numerous advantages: it is heat-resistant, scratch-resistant, bacteria-inhibiting, easy to clean, aroma-neutral, energy-saving and, for example, manufactured by Riess in a CO₂-neutral process. The material is also suitable for all types of stoves and is completely recyclable.

With “Fruit Garden” by Riess, it’s always harvest time. The enamel series with its colourful fruit decoration brings colour to the kitchen. In addition to pots and saucepans in a cosy, bulbous shape, the collection also includes mugs, a spacious fruit/salad bowl and jugs in two sizes. These practical containers can be used not only to serve cold and hot drinks, but also as flower vases or small watering cans.

More of Riess

Out of the forest

The forest provides us with a rich harvest: in harmony with the seasons, you can find various fruits, berries and mushrooms. There is no more authentic way to eat regionally and sustainably. Not only are the fruits of the forest free, but gathering them is also fun and provides you with great supplies for the winter.

Chestnut knife No. 07 by Opinel

The Chestnut Knife No. 07 by Opinel is a handy helper for the autumn season. With its straight, 4 cm short blade, it is ideal for cutting and peeling chestnuts. The handle is made of chestnut wood, matching the intended use. Foragers will love it!

Mushroom brush by Born in Sweden

The fine mushroom brush by Born in Sweden is a real treat for every mushroom lover. The 10 cm long beech wood brush fits comfortably in the hand and the wild boar bristles thoroughly clean chanterelles, porcini mushrooms & co. without damaging the delicacies.

Truffel Tool by Microplane

The ideal kitchen gadget for all food lovers: whether risotto, pasta or purée, most recipes require truffles to be either sliced wafer-thin or finely grated. The Truffle Tool 2in1 Slicer & Grater from Microplane's “Master” series is perfect for this task.

Zero Waste – saving our food

The mindful use of food plays a central role in the pursuit of sustainability. Waste prevention starts with the proper storage of food and extends to preservation through vacuum sealing or drying. Fermentation in particular is experiencing a comeback worldwide – from kimchi in Korea to Nordic pickles, this tasty culinary trend is gaining more and more followers.

Storage bags by Nuts

The Swiss company Nuts aims to create sustainable and intelligent alternatives to disposable and plastic packaging. One practical and natural solution is the bread bag made of cork and cotton, which can also be used as a bread basket. It is also ideal for nuts, potatoes and the like.

Vacuum set by Pebbly

Vakuumieren ist eine effektive Methode bei der modernen Vorratshaltung. Luftdicht verschlossen, bleiben Lebensmittel länger frisch. Ein praktischer Helfer ist das Vakuum-Starter-Set von Pebbly. Es besteht aus zwei Glasboxen und einer wiederaufladbaren Vakuumpumpe.

Fermenting with Tescoma

Kimchi, pickles, sauerkraut and the like are very much in vogue. With the “Dela Casa” fermentation jar by Tescoma, you can easily make your own delicious and healthy vegetable specialities thanks to the special fermentation lid. Fermentation grids and weights are available separately.