Bringing agriculture and food closer together
Viva Heim is a family agricultural project developed by VIVACE in Saxony, Germany. It brings together farming, food production and European culinary traditions, beginning with a small collection of everyday foods.
Our first collection includes pasta, biscotti and brioche crackers. Inspired by our German and Italian roots, Viva Heim aims to reconnect familiar foods with the land, the people who cultivate it and the pleasure of sharing a meal.
A small family farm in Saxony
Viva Heim begins with a small agricultural plot in Saxony, where we are working to bring the land into cultivation. The project explores how even modest agricultural spaces can contribute to local food production, biodiversity and the preservation of rural traditions.
Combining German agriculture and Italian food traditions
Our first products draw on two complementary traditions: German wheat cultivation and Italian pasta and biscuit making.
Spaghetti and biscotti are familiar foods that can be enjoyed across generations. Through Viva Heim, we want to explore how local agricultural production can support simple, accessible foods.
Making more from what we grow
Viva Heim is also an opportunity to experiment with different uses of agricultural crops, particularly wheat.
Beyond pasta, we are interested in baked products that can make good use of flour and other ingredients, including biscotti and crisp brioche crackers.
Over time, we hope to explore additional recipes and collaborations with producers in other European and African agricultural regions.
Food as a way of bringing people together
Cooking and eating are among the simplest ways to share time, traditions and knowledge.
Viva Heim is part of VIVACE's wider work on agriculture, sustainability and conviviality. We see food not only as a product, but also as an opportunity for exchange between generations, cultures and territories.
Starting small, growing thoughtfully
Our initial collection is deliberately limited to four products. This allows us to develop recipes, explore production methods and build relationships with suppliers and producers before expanding the range.
The ambition is to create a small, practical food collection rooted in agriculture and everyday life.
Each Viva Heim product also features a QR code linking to a collection of questions exploring sustainability, agriculture, food and everyday life. From science and philosophy to literature, culture and health, these questions encourage curiosity, conversation and the sharing of ideas, turning a simple meal or snack into an opportunity to learn and connect.
Our products
Spaghetti
A delicate wheat flavour with warm, golden notes and a satisfying texture. Simple and comforting, with a natural richness that pairs beautifully with olive oil, fresh herbs and traditional sauces.
Golden, crisp almond biscuits with a delicate toasted aroma and a lovely balance of sweetness and nuttiness. Perfect with coffee, tea or a glass of milk.
Brioche Biscuits
Light, buttery and delicately toasted, with the gentle sweetness of brioche and a satisfying crunch. Delicious on their own or paired with cheese, fruit preserves or a morning coffee.
Penne
A gentle wheat flavour with a pleasant firmness and a rustic character. Particularly delicious with slow-cooked tomato sauces, roasted vegetables and a little grated cheese.