NAMMA OOTA 2024

Food systems around the world generate more waste than most industries combined, demanding a shift in how we think about the design of these systems — from source to consumption and decomposition. The festival invited visitors and facilitated conversations and collaborations between stakeholders across the ecosystem. Themes explored included Carbon and Farming, Carbon and Cooking, and Carbon and Lifestyle. Participating brands and organisations created a farmer’s market-like ambience, encouraging visitors of all ages to engage with the themes and reflect on their patterns of consumption.

Namma Oota was not just a food festival; it was a platform to start meaningful conversations and forge connections. It offered an opportunity to delve deeper into the science behind what we eat. From the soil to our tables, every step of the journey was tied to the story of carbon. The festival spotlighted innovative organisations in and around Bengaluru that are shaping a more sustainable food future—where science, culture, and culinary arts unite.

The festival was curated collaboratively with Functional Nutrition Coach, Chef, and creative professional Nayantara Bagla, who has worked closely with various small businesses in the food industry. Her passion for creating experiences around food that are good for both people and the planet brought a thoughtful and impactful layer to the festival’s vision.

PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS

  1. Bakahu Millet Adda

  2. Black Baza

  3. Dakshin Foundation

  4. Green Apron

  5. Green Path

  6. Lemonade by Sahil and Renee

  7. Loafer & Co

  8. Mari B

  9. Mountain Bee Kombucha

  10. Nuvedo

  11. Perf Ice Candy

  12. Podi Nan Maga

  13. Saving Grains

  14. Urban Fork

PROGRAMMES

Featured
The Art of Working with Fungi
The Art of Working with Fungi
The Brewer’s Buzz: On Kombucha Making
The Brewer’s Buzz: On Kombucha Making
From Junk to Joules: Planning an Energy Efficient Kitchen
From Junk to Joules: Planning an Energy Efficient Kitchen

ABOUT THE ANCHOR

Chef Nayantara Bagla is on an exploration of longevity of both planet and people. As a nutrition coach she helps people fix their relationships with food while working on increasing health span. As a chef she enjoys telling stories of climate resilience through the lens of food systems. A mom to 2 indies who she believes rescued her. She is also the anchor of the Namma Oota food festival at CARBON.