18 June, Sustainable Gastronomy Day

Sustainable Gastronomy Day is celebrated for second time in the world on June 18, an initiative adopted by the United Nations in 2017 to promote food habits - including the production, preparation and consumption of food - that are more respectful with the environment and with local traditions.

The decision acknowledges gastronomy as a cultural expression related to the natural and cultural diversity of the world. Moreover, the increased interest in healthy diets and demand for more environmentally responsible products are creating a new type of consumer.

To meet current dietary recommendations and address new consumer concerns, the Meliá Palma Bay Hotel has developed a new programme called MY BALANCE which includes healthy options in all hotel dining concepts and affects all the activities of the Food and Beverage Department.

The MY BALANCE manual describes the products that each hotel dining concept must include. All the products in the MY BALANCE programme meet dietary and nutritional standards based on the ©Norma Healthia international standards that certify hotels that offer guests the chance to follow a healthy diet during their stay.

The Food and Beverages concepts at the Convention Centre and hotel are based around Mediterranean cuisine and healthy eating. The cafeteria and restaurant on the ground floor of the hotel are open to the public to help integrate the facilities with the city and local residents. ELYXR is a “Grab & Go” concept serving healthy takeaway food at the Convention Centre.

The Trasluz Restaurant in the hotel is an all-day dining concept open from morning to very late at night and adapting its menu to the different times of day. The Convention Centre also has a restaurant with a terrace overlooking the sea which serves event attendees.