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SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
2.3. Sustainable food choices on campus
Last modified: 20. November 2025
2.3. Sustainable food choices on campus
MATE places great importance on ensuring access to reliable sources of ingredients, supporting thriving local economies and sustainable livelihoods, and fostering trading partnerships built on dialogue, transparency, and mutual respect. For this reason, all campuses host trusted food providers and services. Additionally, the university prioritizes expanding the availability of vegetarian and vegan options for both students and staff.
Automatic warehouse commission
In December, 2024, an official inauguration was held at the MATE Buda Campus to unveil the first automated warehouse, order-picking, and collection point established as part of a Cibus Hungaricus Foundation project. The facility features a state-of-the-art robotic order-picking system capable of assembling orders from up to 400 different products without human intervention, which can then be collected on-site or pre-ordered through a dedicated application. Developed by Logbord Ltd., the system aims to improve the efficiency of short supply chains while connecting local producers with modern technological solutions. The project not only enhances logistics and accessibility on campus but also serves as a model for integrating automation into food distribution and promoting local, sustainable food networks.
MATE’s Budai Campus hosted the Autumn Horticultural Days from October 11 to 13, 2024, an event that offered something for both plant enthusiasts and visitors interested in diverse programs and exhibitions. Horticultural companies showcased their products, including annual flower seedlings, flower bulbs, perennial ornamental plants, cacti, orchids, and chrysanthemums. Culinary experiences were also featured, with visitors able to taste and purchase local honey, jams, and other delicacies.
