Malmö, Sweden’s third largest city, is a culinary rebel. With 187 nationalities and one of Scandinavia’s youngest populations, Malmö moves to a global rhythm. The result is a true global smörgåsbord — layered, diverse and constantly evolving.
Vegan is the new black and sustainability comes naturally. A meal here is likely to satisfy both diner and planet. Street food is taken seriously — few debates are fiercer than where to find the best falafel — yet Malmö also punches well above its weight in fine dining, as recognised by the Nordic Michelin Guide.
Located in Skåne, Sweden’s traditional larder, the city draws on a strong network of small-scale organic producers. Terroir-driven restaurants, artisanal shops and food markets connect local ingredients with global influences. Here, diversity feeds creativity — and creativity feeds the plate.
© Malmö Food Truck Festival - Sanna Dolck Wall
Matkaravan, Food Caravan, has led guided food tours in Malmö and Skåne for over 20 years, strengthening the connection between food, people and culture.
Working closely with Malmö’s food scene, the tours take guests behind the scenes to explore the city’s diverse culinary traditions.
Along the way, participants taste their way through Malmö’s past and present — discovering its vibrant, multicultural food DNA.
Malmö Food Council works to elevate the city’s vibrant food culture by strengthening a transparent, inclusive and sustainable local food system. By bringing together individuals and organisations across sectors, the council sees food as a key driver of positive change.
Through shared knowledge and collaboration, it promotes a deeper understanding of Malmö’s food landscape and advances food as a strategic tool for social, environmental and cultural development.
In Malmö, food is not just what’s on the plate — it’s a catalyst for collective action and a more sustainable future.
The Disgusting Food Museum invites visitors to explore the world of food and challenge their notions of what is and isn’t edible. Could changing our ideas of disgust help us embrace the environmentally sustainable foods of the future?
The exhibition features 80 of the world’s most "disgusting" foods. Adventurous visitors can smell and taste some of these notorious delicacies. Do you dare smell the world’s stinkiest cheese? Or taste sweets made with metal-cleansing chemicals?
The Chefs Beyond Borders initiative will debut in Castelldefels, Spain, during the The Food Capitals Summit 2026 from May 18 to 21. Created and organised by The Food Capitals, this curated initiative brings to1
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As we launch into many exciting projects and cooperations for 2026, The Food Capitals looks back on 2025 as a year marked by renewed connections, meaningful collaborations, inspiring events, and key milestones1
Learn moreThrough collaborative projects, annual gatherings, study tours, and continuous exchanges, our network fosters a dynamic community where cities learn from each other, share best practices, and co-create innovative solutions for the future of food and gastronomy.
We invite cities that share our commitment to food-driven urban transformation to join us in shaping a better food future.
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