food waste
Digitalisation unlocks the innovation to eliminate waste
We grow enough food to feed the population twice over, yet more than two billion people experienced moderate or severe levels of food insecurity in 2019, equating to around 26.4% of the world’s population. How do we reduce global food loss across the food supply chain as food waste is increasing in the UK?
Address excess on World Food Day, urges Bureau Veritas
Covid-19 pandemic has sparked a new-found consumer awareness about the importance of food security.
Kerry to reach over two billion people with sustainable nutrition solutions by 2030
Kerry Group’s ambitious sustainability strategy includes a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 33% by 2030 and achieve net zero before 2050.
Campden BRI calls for partners in project to extend fish and seafood shelf-life
Research will undertake microbiological, chemical and sensory testing to see if reviewing standards can achieve improved shelf-life.
Israeli startup eliminates plastic packaging with food waste
W-Cycle’s new sugarcane waste-based packaging is plastic-free and fully compostable.
Food-to-go employees lack tools to tackle food waste
A new report from food app Too Good To Go has found that nine out of ten employees are negatively impacted by how much food their business wastes.
IFST releases new food waste resources
The IFST has released a new Food Science Fact Sheet to provide clear, concise and scientifically reliable information.
We’re all responsible for food waste
We need a cultural shift in our attitudes towards food.
Zero Waste Scotland offers to cut costs and food waste with updated business support
Zero Waste Scotland’s Food Waste Reduction Business Support now provides free online virtual assessments.
A glimpse of the future
In recent months, demand on the food system means we’ve eaten our way through more fresh produce, shelf-stable products and health-added ingredients.
New WWF and WRAP report sets out guidance on halving food waste by 2030
The report analyses the EU’s progress on Food Loss and Waste (FLW) and sets out guidance for governments, industry, researchers and NGOs on how to reach this target.
Tulip Ltd unveils plans to further reduce food waste
With just 0.1% food waste across its UK sites, Tulip has one of the lowest reported waste levels across the food manufacturing industry.
Portsmouth University announces virtual Futures for Food symposium
The University of Portsmouth is introducing a virtual symposium, Futures for Food, on 28 May 2020.
Away from the pack
Environmental sustainability and business don’t always go hand in hand, especially when it comes to product packaging.