{"id":566,"date":"2024-10-14T17:19:59","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T17:19:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/?post_type=sielstranke_item&#038;p=566"},"modified":"2025-07-09T10:46:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T10:46:45","slug":"from-farm-to-fork-wholesome-plant-based-meals-crafted-with-local-ingredients-and-served-in-reusable-packaging","status":"publish","type":"sielstranke_item","link":"https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/best-practice\/from-farm-to-fork-wholesome-plant-based-meals-crafted-with-local-ingredients-and-served-in-reusable-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"From Farm to Fork: Wholesome Plant-Based Meals Crafted with Local Ingredients and Served in Reusable Packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\">Before <strong>Jeej!<\/strong> got its name, shape, and mission, it was merely the desire of individuals striving to spice up the world, to create something <strong>new, good, environmentally, and people-friendly<em>.<\/em><\/strong> What started as a small, dedicated team combining diverse skills and experiences quickly evolved into a purposeful initiative. The founders recognized that their daily dietary challenges were not unique to them but a widespread issue in today\u2019s fast-paced world, where people seek <strong>quick, healthy meal options <\/strong>amid their busy schedules. Inspired by the wisdom of their grandmothers they set out to make healthy eating accessible to everyone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this vision in mind, Jeej! was born \u2013 offering healthy, ready-to-eat, whole food plant-based meals conveniently packaged in glass jars. This innovative concept was brought to life by the cooperative Via Vitae, an organization dedicated to promoting <strong>sustainable lifestyles<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_predpriprava-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_predpriprava-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_predpriprava-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_predpriprava-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_predpriprava-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_predpriprava-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_predpriprava.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"791\" data-id=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_ricet_gir_hires_TEMP1-1024x791.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_ricet_gir_hires_TEMP1-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_ricet_gir_hires_TEMP1-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_ricet_gir_hires_TEMP1-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_ricet_gir_hires_TEMP1-1536x1186.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_ricet_gir_hires_TEMP1-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_ricet_gir_hires_TEMP1.jpg 1785w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_hand_made1-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_hand_made1-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_hand_made1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_hand_made1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_hand_made1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_hand_made1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_hand_made1-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_hand_made1-scaled.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jeej!&#8217;s purpose is clear and vital:<\/strong> <strong>to offer customers delicious, fresh, and nutritious meals that are always within reach, whether at home, in the office, or on the go. <\/strong>Their goal is to inspire more people to adopt a plant-based diet, making it easier to enjoy sustainable, meat-free options without compromising on taste or convenience. Jeej! embodies the belief that small, consistent changes in our eating habits can lead to a healthier lifestyle and a better planet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What began as a product idea has grown into a <strong>movement <\/strong>\u2013<strong> <\/strong>a&nbsp; commitment to fostering a healthier, more sustainable way of life for everyone.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_akcija21-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_akcija21-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_akcija21-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_akcija21-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_akcija21-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_akcija21.jpg 1481w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_ekipa_brez_napisov2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_ekipa_brez_napisov2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_ekipa_brez_napisov2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_ekipa_brez_napisov2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_ekipa_brez_napisov2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_ekipa_brez_napisov2-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Jeej_ekipa_brez_napisov2-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SUCCESS FACTORS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e39da43a wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Local Ingredients<\/strong>: One of the primary factors driving Jeej!\u2019s success is its commitment to <strong>using locally and sustainably grown ingredients<\/strong>. Most of their raw materials come from Slovenia or the EU and are sourced through eco-friendly farming methods like EKO-BIO, permaculture, and agroforestry. This focus on sustainable sourcing not only supports regional agriculture but also ensures the highest quality and freshness of their ingredients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Transparency and Traceability<\/strong>: Jeej! stands out for its dedication to complete transparency regarding the origin of its ingredients. Customers can easily trace the source and production methods of each component by scanning a<em> <\/em><strong>QR code<\/strong> on the lid of their meals. This level of openness builds consumer trust and sets Jeej! apart in an industry where transparency is often lacking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Product Range<\/strong>: As a pioneer in plant-based nutrition, Jeej! offers a range of ready-to-eat meals that are completely vegan and vegetarian-friendly. They emphasize nutrient preservation through <strong>minimal processing<\/strong>, ensuring that their meals provide high nutritional value while catering to the growing demand for meat-free and health-conscious options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sustainable Packaging<\/strong>: Jeej!\u2019s commitment to sustainability extends to its <strong>packaging<\/strong>, which is made from r<strong>ecyclable and reusable<\/strong> materials like glass jars, tin lids, and minimal paper labels, which only reduces waste but also aligns with their goal of minimizing the environmental impact of their products.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e39da43a wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/food4ce-mp.eu\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matchmaking platform<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/food4ce\/docs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Knowledge base wiki<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.openenlocc.net\/food4ce\/docs\/learning-about-alternative-food-networks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learning courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@OpenEnlocc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Video contents<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before Jeej! got its name, shape, and mission, it was merely the desire of individuals striving to spice up the world, to create something new, good, environmentally, and people-friendly. 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