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Genuss Guide 2025: A compendium of the best shops in Austria

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The "Genuss Guide 2025" is an important work that presents over 1.000 selected grocery stores, delicatessens, bakeries, butchers, farm shops and supermarkets in Austria. This year, the guide not only offers a comprehensive overview of the best grocery stores in the country, but also places particular emphasis on conscious purchasing decisions. Published by Andrea Knura and Willy Lehmann, the Genuss Guide not only has the task of identifying the best taste and the highest quality, but also of promoting the trend towards more conscious consumption and responsibility in the food industry.

At a time when more and more consumers are recognizing the value of handcrafted products and sustainably produced food, the guide makes an important contribution to education and inspiration. From small, specialty stores to large, national supermarket chains - the Genuss Guide 2025 offers a variety of recommendations and suggestions for all those who appreciate the taste and quality of the products. The growing number of people who consciously choose products that are made with care and attention to detail is a positive sign for the development of the food industry in Austria.

Responsibility and animal welfare as a guiding principle

A central theme of the new Gourmet Guide is the issue of animal welfare. More and more companies and producers are committed to producing their food using responsible agriculture and treating animals with respect. This not only takes into account the species-appropriate keeping of animals, but also the gentle processing and complete utilization of all parts of an animal. The guide shows how these principles can be implemented along the entire value chain in order to create high-quality and ethically responsible products. This type of food production goes beyond mere profit and focuses on the quality and welfare of the animals.

A notable aspect of this approach is the variety of high-quality foods that are produced through consistent attention to animal welfare and responsible agriculture. Consumers can now buy products with a clear conscience that not only taste good, but are also produced with respect for nature and animals. This development gives hope and shows that sustainability and quality can go hand in hand.

Special prizes and the Genuss Guide Award

Various awards will also be presented as part of the Genuss Guide 2025. Particularly outstanding individuals and companies will receive special prizes for their services to enjoyment and quality in food production. Three special prizes were awarded this year:

  • The special award for lifetime achievement goes to Franz Aibler from Eishken Estate, a premium fish retailer and manufacturer in Vienna.
  • The Special Prize for Sustainability is awarded to Johannes Gutmann from Sonnentor in Sprögnitz, Lower Austria, a company that has made a name for itself through its commitment to organic farming and sustainability.
  • The special prize for start-ups goes to Hermann.bio for Fungi Pad in Ulrichsberg, Upper Austria, an innovative company that deals with sustainable mushroom products.

These special awards not only recognize entrepreneurial successes, but also respectful treatment of nature and the environment, which is becoming increasingly important.

Genuss Guide Award: The best shops from all federal states

In addition to the special prizes, the Genuss Guide Award is given in four categories: delicatessen & grocery store, specialists, farm and market, and global enjoyment. The best store in each of the nine federal states is awarded. There is also a special award for the store that has dealt most strongly with the issue of animal welfare this year.

The Genuss Guide Award not only honors the best addresses in the Austrian food industry, but also the diversity and creativity of the entrepreneurs who are looking for new, innovative offers. The focus is on the quality of the products, the service and the passion with which these businesses serve their customers. Especially in times of growing sensitivity to the origins of our food, such awards are a valuable guide for consumers who value quality and responsible consumption.

The Future of Enjoyment in Austria

The Genuss Guide 2025 is not only a collection of the best addresses, but also a reflection of developments and trends in the Austrian food industry. The growing number of shops that offer hand-crafted, sustainably produced food is a sign of change in society. More and more consumers are willing to pay a fair price for high quality and responsibility. The guide supports this movement by highlighting the best addresses throughout Austria and honoring the entrepreneurs who make a significant contribution to a more conscious and sustainable diet.

In a world in which the taste and quality of food often have to give way to rapid consumption and mass production, it is all the more important to know the valuable addresses that work with dedication and respect. The Genuss Guide 2025 offers valuable guidance and shows how diverse and exciting the world of good enjoyment is in Austria.

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