From family-oriented culinary board games to immersive food tour vacations, these modern food education ideas highlight the fast-evolving nature of digital tools that streamline access to culinary knowledge and expertise. Whether one is looking for a suitable resource for their child or to expand their own culinary repertoire, there are plenty of products and services suitable to all ages and all levels of palate.
The Becel Blend Bar is a clever culinary pop-up that was recently hosted at a Toronto supermarket. The colorful experience featured celebrity and local chefs and included demonstrations on cooking with Becel's margarine product, as well as information regarding the origins of the product itself. The unique experience is memorable and likely to resonate with consumers looking to better grasp the differences and benefits of margarine over butter.
40 Food Education Ideas
From Nutritious 3D-Printed Foods to Interactive Food Studios:
Rebecca Byers — Apr 5, 2016 — Lifestyle
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Futuristic Grocery Stores
Whole Foods' Store of the Future is Both Sensory and Tech-Savvy
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Urban Garden Billboards
This Billboard by Wildstone in London Doubles as a Community Garden
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Veggie Garden Starter Kits
This Veggie Garden Maker Kit Will Kickstart Your Backyard Garden
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Produce-Growing Preschools
This Eco-Friendly Preschool Doubles as an Urban Farm
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Nutritious 3D-Printed Foods
This Food Lab Gives Healthy Ingredients a More Appetizing Form
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Garden-Themed Galleries
This London Exhibit Celebrates Botanical Explorers from the 19th Century
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Culinary Herb Guides
This Infographic Explains How to Use Fresh Herbs and Spices in Cooking
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Experiential Coffee Bars
The Roastery and Tasting Room Provides an Interactive Coffee Journey
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Margarine Culinary Pop-Ups
The Becel Blend Bar Highlights the Brand's Versatile Product Range
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In-Store Tasting Lounges
La Cantina is an Italian Retail Concept with Immersive Tasting Options
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Storied Tasting Competitions
This Immersive Dining Event Was Hosted in London by Burger & Lobster
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Culinary Seed Kits
Labour and Wait's Handy Kit is Ideal for Urban Gardeners
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Professional Wood Sommeliers
NYC's Royalton Hotel Has a Fireplace Program with a Wood Sommelier
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Image-Based Israeli Cooking Apps
The Look & Cook App Highlights Recipes by Meir Adoni
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Pasta Brand Birthday Celebrations
Risotto Brand Riso Gallo Will Host a Pop-Up Dining Experience
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Multisensory Dining Experiments
The Sony Multi-Room Audio System Pairs Perfectly with Gastro Fare
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Spanish Food Vacations
This Hotel Offers Packages That Lets You Indulge in the Food of Barcelona
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3D Printing Culinary Labs
The 3DS Culinary Lab in La is an Office and Educational Hub
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Sensory Dessert Schools
Haagen-Dazs' Ice Cream Master Academy is a School for the Senses
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Fragrant Multi-Sensory Campaigns
Fortnum & Mason's Sensorium Has Shoppers Explore Scent and More
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Educational Culinary Board Games
The Creative Kitchen Game is Based on Mystery Box Cooking Comps
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Multi-Sensory Food Labs
Westfield's Tongue Twister Shows How Sight, Smell & Sound Influence Taste
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Human Tear Cocktails
The 'Bitter Tears' Workshop Teaches People to Make Drinks Out of Their Tears
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Open-Kitchen Dining Experiences
This Restaurant Prepares Each Meal in Front of Diners
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Sound-Based Meals
This Company Has Developed a Series of Multi-Sensory Culinary Experiments
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Chic Culinary Art Centers
This Lima Restaurant is an Ultramodern Whimsical Space
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Coffee Cooking Classes
Nespresso and Chef Phil Howard Offer Lessons on the Science of Coffee
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Focused Culinary Showrooms
This Cooking Oils Shop in Berlin Kreuzberg Emphasizes Quality
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Workplace Nutrition Programs
This Wellness Program Teaches Employees How to Eat Healthier
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Online Gardening Communities
Soil Mate is a Social Media Platform for Eco Enthusiasts
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Interactive Produce Stations
Hakuhodo's Talking Food Prototype Lets Farmers Chat with Consumers
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Specialized Culinary Tours
This Online Platform Allows Travelers to Book Unique Gastronomic Tours
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Supermodel Cooking Classes
Jourdan Dunn Teaches Fans About Food with Her 'How It's Dunn' Special
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Champagne Culinary Experiences
This Champagne House Will Revolutionize Drinking and Dining
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Educational Mixology Events
The Bacardi Mixology Theatre Will Teach Professional Bartending Skills
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Interactive Food Studios
The Edinburgh Food Studio has Edible Installations & Educational Courses
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Celebrity Chef Food Tours
This Tel Aviv Food Tour is Led by Famous Israeli Chef Gil Hovav
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Children's Cooking Programs
The Chef Upstairs Offers Kid-Friendly Food Workshops for All Ages
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Inclusive Culinary Kits
The Raddish Help Children and Tweens Appreciate and Understand Cooking
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Child Baker Programs
'I Am Chef Haagen-Dazs' Offers Fun and Educational Child Cooking Lessons
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Sustainable Aquaponic Urban Gardens
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Experiential Food Tours
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Industrial Chess Sets
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Typographic Coffee Branding
The Branding and Packaging for 'COFIX' is Simple and to the Point
Branded Pop-Up Training Facilities
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Large-Scale Vertical Farms
This Company Aims to Make Local Produce More Accessible for Consumers
Sophisticated Clubhouse Pop-Ups
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Futuristic Liquor Stores
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Two-Story Flatpack Greenhouses
This Flatpack Urban Farm is Housed Inside a Shipping Container
App-Controlled Microhabitats
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Unisex Fragrance Container Pop-Ups
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Mason Jar Gardening Kits
The DIY Mason Jar Herb Garden Kit is Perfect for Amateur Chefs
Hybrid Web-Shops Boutiques
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Professional Gamer Cafes
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Branded Traveling Market Tours
This Innocent Brand Activation Featured a Three-City Tour
Hanging Spices Packaging
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Connected Rooftop Gardens
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Map-Engraved Side Tables
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Fashionable Martini Pop-Ups
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Smart Indoor Herb Gardens
This Pot and Plant App System Makes It Easy to Grow Food Without a Yard
Localized Luxury Hotels
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High-Tech Multi-Sensory Pop-Ups
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Stuffed Celebratory Recipes
This Stuffed Cauliflower Recipe Follows a Purim Tradition
Branded Soup Pop-Ups
This Famous Chef is Currently Running the Campbell's Pop-Up Shop
Canned Organic Gardens
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Ultramodern Karaoke Bar Branding
This Karaoke Bar Branding Features Vibrant Geometrical Imagery
Multi-Dimensional Dining Experiences
The 'Chambers of Flavour' Events are Packed with Suprises
Design Community Showrooms
The Provide Showroom in Vancouver Combines Modernity with Classicism
Gardening Blogger Projects
Miracle-Gro and Oh Joy! Team Up to Share DIY Garden Projects
Experimental Snack Brand Pop-Ups
Snack Brand Ryvita Will Launch an Experiential Pop-Up Cafe
Aggressive Cider Branding
The 'Angry Orchard' Hard Cider Line Boasts Imaginative Names
Crowdsourced Fruit-Finding Apps
This Interactive Map Helps Users Locate Wild Produce
Beer-Dispensing Christmas Trees
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Fitness Hotel Initiatives
Element Hotels and Fitbit Teamed Up for a Virtual World Tour
Creepy Appendage Cocktails
This Beet ‘n Bloody Mary is as Delicious as it is Grotesque
Israeli Breakfast Bowl Recipes
This Delicious Sabich Breakfast Dish is Sure to Satisfy
Kaleidoscopic Candy Bar Packaging
The Branding for Parra Chocolate Features Bold Rainbow Hues
Palatial Canalside Hotels
The New W Amsterdam Brings Five-Star Accommodations to Centrum
At-Home Catnip Garden Kits
The Catnip Garden in a Bag Kit Can Be Used in a Variety of Ways
Solar-Powered Luxury Hotels
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Kitchen Microgreens Kits
This Microgreens Box Kit Has Everything to Create a Windowsill Garden
Urban Safari Treehouse Pop-Ups
This Enormous Activation is for the Lion Sands Game Reserve
Sea Captain Hotels
This All-White Converted Hotel Was a 19th Century Sea Captain's Home
Festival Gin Pop-Ups
KRADS' Spirit of Njord Pop-Up Bar Was Created for NorthSide's Music Event
Speakeasy-Inspired Dining Experiences
This Restaurant Delivers the Full Speakeasy Experience
Margarine Culinary Pop-Ups
The Becel Blend Bar Highlights the Brand's Versatile Product Range
Surreal Antique Hotel Editorials
These Off-Kilter Images Use a Crumbling Resort as Their Setting
Co-Branded Coffee Products
The UNDERCOVER x Starbucks Collection Offers Cool Coffee Collectables
Savory Cheese Pastries
This Goat Cheese, Silan and Olive Galette Baking Recipe is Scrumptious
Homage-Paying Hotels
The 'Hotel Carlota' Balances a Contemporary Design with Historical Elements
Urban Planning Board Games
CitiesUP Allows Participants to Buy and Build Neighborhoods
Family-Friendly Fashion Retailers
The New Rachel Zoe Brick-and-Mortar is Suitable for Families
Gardening Inspiration Campaigns
Miracle-Gro's 'Grow Something Greater' is Styled Like Pinterest
Image-Based Israeli Cooking Apps
The Look & Cook App Highlights Recipes by Meir Adoni
Pasta Brand Birthday Celebrations
Risotto Brand Riso Gallo Will Host a Pop-Up Dining Experience
Mexican Sweet Shops
This New York City Sweet Shop Will Be Dedicated to Mexican Desserts
Basketball-Inspired ATMs
This 10-Foot-Tall BMO Bank Machine Promotes the Annual NBA All-Star Game
Art Exhibit Hotels
Each of the Rooms at the 'Hotel No Hotel' are Different Than the Next
Interactive Wine Menus
This Digital Wine Bar Menu Offers Customizable Selections on a Touchscreen
App-Assisted Educational Gardens
This Sustainable Indoor Planter Includes an Educational Element
Cityscape Chess Sets
This 3D-Printed Chess Game Features Pieces Inspired by Milan's City Skyline
Gamified Pop-Up Eateries
The 'Meal of Fortune' Pop-Up is Part Restaurant and Part Arcade
Interactive Dining Events
This Restaurant Combines Interactive Theatre with Fine Dining
Seasonal Latte Clubs
The Orange Sleeve Society was Created by Starbucks to Honor Pumpkin Lattes
Luxury Vehicle Garden Pop-Ups
Lexus Recently Partnered with Harvey Nichols for a Garden Pop-Up
Immersive Museum Playrooms
The ZOOM Children's Museum Features Themed Play Areas
Tiki-Themed Pop-Ups
'The Coconut Club' is a Theatrical Tiki-Themed Pop-Up Restaurant
Haute Holiday Hotel Decor
This Burberry Christmas Tree Will Adorn the Lobby of Claridge's London
Spanish Food Vacations
This Hotel Offers Packages That Lets You Indulge in the Food of Barcelona
Ritzy Hotel Caviar Lounges
Hong Kong's Ritz-Carlton Added a Luxurious Seven-Person Caviar Bar
Superhero Ramen Eateries
Ippudo Celebrates Marvel Heroes with a Themed Pop-Up Restaurant Location
Kitchen Aquaponics Kits
The DUO Aquarium Garden Grows Herbs and Houses Fish in Symbiosis
Interactive Holiday Billboards
Burberry's 'Personalized For You Ad' Promotes Consumer Interaction
Gamified Restaurant Experiences
London's Inamo Restaurant Features Personalized Touchscreen Tables
Biodegradable Pet Urns
This Eco-Friendly Urn Uses Your Pet's Remains to Help Grow a Tree
Kids Sneaker Showrooms
This Sketchers Kids Showroom Displays the Entire Line
Experiential Showroom Events
This Experiential Event Gave Guests a Temporary Escape from the City
Speed-Testing Sneaker Billboards
Reebok's Running Challenge Gives Free Sneakers to Fast Runners
Seed-Infused Greeting Cards
These Seed Greeting Cards Can Be Planted and Cultivated After Use
Connected Gardening Kits
The 'Greenopia' Garden Pot is Able to Sustain Plant Life Autonomously
Easter Candy Pop-Up Cafes
The London Cadbury Creme Egg Pop-Up Has an Adult Ball Pit
Color-Coded Mouthwash Merchandising
This Listerine Retail Display Highlights a Vast Product Range
Irish-Inspired Pop-Up Restaurants
This Culinary Event Celebrates St. Patrick's Day in Chicago
Industrial All-Steel Pop-up Shops
The Gentle Monster 'Work in Progress' Pop-Up is Located in Seoul
Open-Kitchen Dining Experiences
This Restaurant Prepares Each Meal in Front of Diners
Chocolate-Filled Pastries
This Cannoli Hamantaschen Recipe Infuses Italian and Jewish Staples
Parisian-Inspired Dining Experiences
This Themed Dinner Party Involved an Immersive Atmosphere
Historical Winery Hotels
The Monverde Hotel in Portugal Invites Visitors to Enjoy the Land's Wine
Culinary Herb Gardening Kits
The Culinary Herb Garden Maker Set Will Help Kickstart Your Garden
Family-Friendly Laser Tag Activities
Laser City Specializes in Kid-Friendly Competitive Gaming
Hillside College Residences
This UCLA Residence Has Multiple Green Spaces and Outdoor Corridors
Connected Candy Stores
Perch Interactive's Dylan's Candy Bar Installation Boasts Digital Elements
Coffee Consumption Charts
This Infographic Tracks How Much a Coffee Shop Habit Costs
Color-Changing Hotel Facades
The Hotel KHAN in Seoul Changes Color Based on the Sun's Angle
Israeli Culinary Documentaries
Roger Sherman is Producing a Film on Dynamic Israeli Cuisine
Creative Movie Screenings
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Physics Board Games
This App-Connected Family Board Game Uses Logic to Teach the Scientific Method
Creepy Cocktail Toppers
These Edible Halloween Stencils Make a Festive Alcoholic Beverage
Three-Wheeled Food Trucks
This Mobile Eatery Provides a Healthy Alternative to Other Street Food
Leafy Kumquat Cocktails
This Refreshing Drink is a Spin on the Classic Whiskey Sour
Floral Confession Booths
Moonpig's Shed-Inspired Installation Promotes Its Flower Delivery Service
Wizardly Restaurant Experiences
Universal Studios' The Leaky Cauldron Pays Homage to Harry Potter
Clean Slate Charity Campaigns
This Billboard Asked New Yorkers What Their Biggest Regret Was
Family-Friendly Quadracycles
The Touring Quadracycle is a Four-Wheel Bike Ideal for Families
Sunset Safari Experiences
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Crowdsourced Car Ads
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Yorkshire Pudding Wedding Cakes
Food Brand Aunt Bessie's Gifted a Couple with Their Dream Cake
Whimsical Unicorn Cocktails
These Colorful Beverages Take Inspiration from Glittery Magical Ponies
Breakfast Vending Machines
Quaker's Pop-Up Breakfast Vending Machine Doles Out Free Meals
Familial Yoga Retreats
World Family Yoga Offers Fun and Kid-Friendly Wellness Programs
Global Pizza Guides
The 'Where to Eat Pizza' Guide Book is Perfect for Hungry Tourists
Prisoner's Dilemma-Inspired Eateries
The 'Betrayers’ Banquet' is a Psychological Dining Experiment
Family-Friendly Museum Tours
The Guggenheim Offers Special Activity Kits for Children
Analog Video Games
Tetris Link Lets You Challenge Friends and Family to an IRL Battle
Revealing Latte Infographics
This Chart Details the Hidden Ingredients Inside Pumpkin Spice Lattes
Whale Meat Food Festivals
Japan Hopes a Whale Food Festival Will Attract More Tourists to Tokyo
Seared Tuna Couscous Dishes
This Grilled Bigeye Tuna with Israeli Couscous Ragù is a Light Option
Startling Gaming Billboards
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Photogenic Garden Contests
Pennington's Lawn & Garden Envy Contests Offer Prizes to Facebook Fans
Optics-Teaching Board Games
The 'Lazer Maze' Junior Board Game Teaches Science During Gameplay
Boozy Knit Billboards
This Miller Lite Billboard Mimics an Ugly Christmas Sweater
Typographic Board Games
Andrew Capener's New Scrabble Game Has a Variety of Creative New Fonts
Spiced Pumpkin Oats
This Overnight Porridge Breakfast Meal is Ideal for the Fall Season
Wintery Peppermint Cocktails
The Winter Kiss Martini Encapsulates the Flavors of the Cold Season
Spicy-Sweet Cocktails
This Sour Green Apple Jalapeño Margarita Provides Refreshing Warmth
Board Game Dinnerware
The 'Eat and Play' Plate Design by Paolo Benevelli Enables Post-Meal Games
Children's Cooking Programs
The Chef Upstairs Offers Kid-Friendly Food Workshops for All Ages
Commemorative Travel Cards
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Festive Scarlet Champagne Cocktails
The Burgundy Hue of this Festive Drink Captures the Season
Peppery Autumn Cocktails
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Fall Feast Grocery Ads
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