About this session
Food Miles Investigation is a 90-minute to half-day sustainability workshop for teams who want to trace where everyday foods come from and what food miles really tell us. It runs live online or in person.
Teams trace familiar foods back through the supply chain and compare distance, transport type and seasonality.
Participants leave with a fuller view of food and climate choices, beyond distance alone, and practical ideas for the workplace and home.
What your people take away
- Trace familiar foods back through the supply chain
- Compare distance, transport and seasonality
- See why food miles are only part of the story
- Read labels and sourcing information with fresh eyes
- Pick practical food choices for the workplace
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What each length covers
90 minutes
Trace your food's storyTeams trace familiar foods back through the supply chain and compare distance, transport type and seasonality. They see what food miles show and what they leave out.
- Trace familiar foods back through the supply chain
- Compare distance, transport and seasonality
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Trace familiar foods back through the supply chain and Compare distance, transport and seasonality.
Half day
Investigate and actAdds a closer look at how food is produced and stored, and a plan for workplace food choices. Teams leave with practical ideas to try.
- Trace familiar foods back through the supply chain
- Compare distance, transport and seasonality
- See why food miles are only part of the story
- Plan practical food choices
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Trace familiar foods back through the supply chain
Every length- Pick everyday foodsTeams choose familiar items, such as coffee, bananas or bread, to investigate.
- Map each stepGroups map where the food is grown, processed, packed and transported.
Compare distance, transport and seasonality
Every length- Compare transport typesTeams compare how food travels, by ship, road, rail or air, and why it matters.
- Consider the seasonGroups look at how growing seasons and storage affect a food's footprint.
See why food miles are only part of the story
Half day only- Look at how food is producedTeams consider farming methods, energy use and waste alongside distance.
- Revisit your assumptionsGroups compare their first guesses with what they found.
Plan practical food choices
Half day only- Read labels and sourcing informationParticipants practice finding origin and sourcing details on packaging and menus.
- Agree workplace ideasTeams suggest practical changes for catering, events or office kitchens.
Tools and materials
- Food supply chain cards
- Transport comparison guide
- Seasonality chart
- Label reading worksheet
- Workplace food ideas planner
Who it’s for
- Green teams and sustainability champions
- Catering and facilities teams
- Teams curious about food and climate
- Supply chain and procurement teams
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Food Miles Investigation
How long is Food Miles Investigation?
Food Miles Investigation runs as 90 minutes or half day. You choose the length when you book. A 90-minute session covers Trace familiar foods back through the supply chain and Compare distance, transport and seasonality. A half-day session adds See why food miles are only part of the story and Plan practical food choices.
Can Food Miles Investigation be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Food Miles Investigation?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Food Miles Investigation to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.