The Food Capitals by Délice Network is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new podcast, Cities at the Table. Each month, a new 15-minute episode explores how cities around the world are utilising food and gastronomy as drivers for change, sustainability, and community well-being. The first episode will be available on all podcast platforms on World Food Day, October 16.
In the first episode, listeners are invited to take a seat at the table with Deputy Mayor Jakub Mazur of Wrocław, Poland, to learn how gastronomy has become a powerful tool to shape a resilient urban future.
As a member of The Food Capitals’ Executive Committee, Jakub Mazur offers a firsthand perspective on how Wrocław is reinventing its food system, from pioneering the city’s urban farm, which now produces local food for schools, to leading one of Poland’s most ambitious zero- waste initiatives.
“Food has the superpower to improve quality of life. It connects people, builds communities, and makes them smile,” says Mazur in the episode.
As a city recently included in the Michelin Guide, Wrocław is also emerging as a culinary destination where tradition meets transformation. From street food and multicultural flavors to sustainable food production, Wrocław’s table reflects a city embracing both its heritage and its future.
Launched in conjunction with World Food Day 2025, the podcast underscores the Food and Agriculture Organization’s global call to action for more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient food systems. By sharing stories from cities that are putting food at the heart of urban life, Cities at the Table celebrates local leadership and reminds us that meaningful change begins on our plates and in our communities.
“From farm to fridge, Wrocław’s story is one of innovation, inclusion, and sustainability, perfectly embodying what Cities at the Table is all about,” explains Jessica Ferey, Executive Director of The Food Capitals and co-host of the series with Felipe Garcia, President of the Network and CEO of Visit Tucson, USA.
About The Food Capitals by Délice Network
The Food Capitals is the international network of cities committed to using food and gastronomy as powerful tools for economic and sustainable urban development, cultural identity, urban well-being, and city attractiveness. Founded and headquartered in Lyon since 2007, this non-profit organisation gathers cities working together on food culture, food sector, food policies, and food scene development. Through annual gatherings, study tours, collaborative projects and year-round dialogue, the network fosters a global community dedicated to learning, sharing, and connecting through food.
About Wrocław, Poland
Wrocław is one of Poland’s largest and fastest- growing cities, home to nearly one million residents and a vibrant metropolitan area. Located on the Oder River, this dynamic city of 12 islands and 112 bridges blends rich history and multicultural heritage with innovation and sustainability. Known for its thriving culinary scene with over 1,000 restaurants and 22 now featured in the Michelin Guide, Wrocław is a European hub for gastronomy, culture, and business. A green and forward-looking city, Wrocław invests in urban farming, local food systems, and self-sufficiency to create a more sustainable urban future.
