European Parliament confirmation of food waste targets an ‘important milestone’
The European Parliament has given its approval to new binding targets to prevent and reduce food waste across the EU,…
Food Waste
Food Waste reduction is recognised as one of the most effective ways to lower greenhouse gas emissions, conserve natural resources, improve food security and support the transition to a circular economy. As governments and businesses work towards climate and sustainability targets, food waste reduction has become a key priority across the global food system.
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Metafoodx raises funding to expand AI food waste platform
Metafoodx, an AI platform designed to cut food waste in commercial kitchens, has raised $9.4 million in funding to scale…
Schwarz Group’s PreZero signs partnership with insect farming firm
PreZero, part of Lidl and Kaufland owner Schwarz Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding with biotechnology firm REPLOID Group…
Packaging and presentation of insect-based foods a key factor in driving consumption
While consumers acknowledge the sustainability benefits of insect-based protein, a lingering ‘ick factor’ puts many off, a study by researchers…
Over three fifths of Spanish retailers have a food waste strategy in place
Some 62% of Spanish supermarket operators have a formal strategy in plan to reduce food waste, following on from the…
Two thirds of Greek consumers consider environmental impact when purchasing food
Around two thirds of Greek consumers say that it is important that the food products that they buy are environmentally…
Three quarters of UK consumers would switch to a retailer committed to waste reduction
Three quarters (74%) of UK shoppers would consider switching to a retailer that actively committed to waste reduction, if they…
The Consumer Goods Forum, WRAP and WRI announce food waste reporting date
The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Food Waste Coalition of Action, in conjunction with WRAP and the World Resources Institute (WRI),…
Link between cultural values and food waste explored in South African study
The role that cultural values play in consumer approaches to food waste is the subject of a new study led…
Sodexo UK and Ireland’s food waste reduction efforts ‘on track’
Sodexo is ‘on track’ to halve food waste in its UK and Ireland operations by the end of this year,…