Cafeterias are places of everyday life—noisy, fast-paced, and under cost pressure. Switching to organic food here sends a message that goes far beyond the plate.

In May 2019, Österreichische Mensen GmbH (ÖMBG) commissioned the LAMPERT team to develop a concept for sustainable food procurement. On the initiative of Director Meinhard Lukas, Johannes Kepler University Linz became the first Austrian university to gradually switch its catering to organic and regional products—while keeping prices the same for students. Up to 1,500 meals are served daily at JKU. The first step: a complete switch to organic meat, organic sausage, and organic poultry.

The LAMPERT concept for ÖMBG was not merely a strategic document. It was a practical roadmap—designed for implementation under the real-world conditions of a large-scale catering operation.

This included analyzing all existing recipes, selecting suitable organic suppliers, establishing traceability, adapting and developing new recipes, and raising awareness among kitchen staff. The new system was introduced gradually—starting with pilot projects that demonstrated what worked in day-to-day operations before the full transition took place.

As a public institution, JKU serves as a role model—and has lived up to that role with this initiative. The transition meant: no more factory-farmed meat on students’ plates, a smaller ecological footprint in everyday campus life, and greater transparency regarding the origin and quality of ingredients. And it proved that all of this is possible without putting a strain on students’ wallets. In 2018, Austrian university dining halls processed around 350 tons of meat and sausage products nationwide—with the JKU accounting for a tenth of that amount alone. Every ton that has come from organic farming since then is a result of this decision.

LAMPERT developed the Original Alpenmedizin Standards for Alpenmedizin GmbH, a subsidiary of M.C.M. Klosterfrau Healthcare GmbH—comprehensive sustainability guidelines for agriculture and processing in product categories such as herbs, honey, fruit, oilseeds, vinegar, oil, juice, distillates, and salt.

The challenge was clear: How do you preserve the authenticity and quality of natural raw materials throughout the entire value chain—from agriculture to the final product? The answer was a standard that does not merely promise quality through certifications, but ensures it through continuous monitoring.

LAMPERT developed defined quality criteria and handled quality assurance and audits for raw material suppliers. Suppliers were qualified, each Alpenmedizin end product was approved, and the Alpenmedizin label was awarded. In addition, LAMPERT provided support in selecting suitable organic raw material suppliers (sourcing), offered specialized consulting in agriculture and processing, and ensured full traceability of products and raw materials. Systematic root cause analysis in the event of deviations ensured that the standard was not merely a set of guidelines on paper but was actively implemented.

Milk and baby food are particularly sensitive products for consumers, as they lay the foundation for their children’s healthy lives.

Parents therefore place a high priority on organic certifications, transparency, and the origin of ingredients (Market Research Report).

At LAMPERT, we developed a unique line of milk and baby food that offered much more than just organic certification. For HOFER and Zurück zum Ursprung, we created a milk formula made from regional hay-fed milk that meets the strict LAMPERT standards. Thanks to the high-quality raw materials and processing, the milk formula contained the essential palmitic acid without the need to use palm oil. In addition to starter and follow-on formulas made from organic cow’s and goat’s milk, there were also various baby food products, such as jars and purees.

The launch of the organic milk and baby food product line set new standards for quality, transparency, and sustainability.

The concept behind " Zurück zum Ursprung " organic baby food focused strictly on the natural quality of the raw ingredients and the deliberate avoidance of additives.

The product range included a full line of infant formula, jarred baby food, and cereal porridges. Production in accordance with the “Prüf Nach!” standard went far beyond the requirements of the EU Organic Regulation, demonstrating that consistent environmental and animal protection is possible on a large scale.

Refreshing, nourishing, and packed with valuable ingredients—and, of course, free of mineral oils—that was the secret formula behind the Zurück zum Ursprung organic natural cosmetics line . Featuring the finest formulations made from high-quality oils and sustainable ingredients that were traceable all the way back to the farmers who grew them.

In the spring of 2022, five organic cosmetic products were added to the permanent product line for the first time: shampoo and shower gel, deodorant, hand cream, bar soap, and lip balm.

The entire product range was free of residues and pesticides. This is not a given in the cosmetics industry—it required genuine collaboration with farmers, strict controls, and full responsibility across the entire supply chain. All active oils were sustainably produced and sourced regionally. Sea buckthorn berries, sunflowers, and hemp—the valuable ingredients were extracted from these raw materials and were traceable online all the way back to the farmers who grew them.