news
European Parliament approves new EU-wide targets to reduce food waste by 2030
The new binding EU-wide 2030 food waste targets aim to slash sector-wide losses and improve sustainability across the supply chain.
List view / Grid view
Food Waste
news
Tesco trials infrared avocado ripeness scanner to cut food waste
Tesco is piloting an infrared avocado scanner in five UK stores, helping shoppers pick perfectly ripe fruit and reduce waste.
news
New research reveals potential of AI-driven colour-changing food packaging
New University of Vaasa research explores how AI-powered colour-changing packaging could improve food quality monitoring, reduce waste and boost transparency.
news
Nestlé develops chocolate-making technique to maximise cocoa fruit yield
Nestlé unveils a new patented chocolate-making process designed to increase cocoa yield by using up to 30 percent more of the cocoa fruit.
news
Researchers turn food waste into biodegradable plastic in breakthrough study
Scientists in New York have developed a low-cost, scalable method to transform discarded food into eco-friendly bioplastics using bacteria.
news
Government grants £13.6m to charities to redistribute surplus food waste
Charities awarded £13.6 million Government grant to rescue 19,000 tonnes of surplus farm food and combat food insecurity across England.
news
Volare secures €26 million funding for insect protein production plant
Backed by major investors, Volare’s flagship facility will transform food waste into sustainable protein, boosting Europe's protein self-sufficiency and transition towards circular, sustainable food production.
article
Dr Clive Black: time for DEFRA’s disbandment
In this powerful opinion piece, Dr Clive Black, Vice Chairman of Shore Capital Markets, argues that DEFRA is no longer fit for purpose and must be dismantled.
news
Turning waste into food: scientists transform whey into sustainable protein
Scientists from Tecnológico de Monterrey have discovered a groundbreaking way to transform whey waste into sustainable single-cell protein, offering a nutritious and eco-friendly alternative to traditional protein sources.
news
Carlsberg Sverige leads circular economy push by turning beer dredge into food
Carlsberg Sverige is joining forces with key Swedish industry players to pioneer circular economy innovation, transforming beer dredge into food.
news
UK food strategy board launched to drive public health and food system reform
A new UK Food Strategy Advisory Board has been launched to drive food policy reform, improve public health, and strengthen the food system through industry and government collaboration
news
Rice wine byproduct identified as powerful anti-aging superfood
New research reveals tapuy rice wine byproducts as a source of antioxidants and anti-aging compounds, unlocking new opportunities for functional and fermented ingredients.
news
Too Good To Go distribute 100,000 surplus food parcels in just four months
Too Good To Go and CEVA Logistics have reached a major milestone, successfully distributing 100,000 surplus food parcels in just four months, helping to reduce food waste and support sustainable manufacturing practices across the UK and Europe.
news
WRAP and IFWC launch WRAP EU to fight food waste in Europe
The newly formed WRAP EU aims to tackle food waste, promote circular living and reform food systems across Europe’s hospitality sector.
news
US States struggle to curb food waste despite national targets
Despite ambitious federal goals, state-level policies are failing to address the growing challenge of food waste in the US, according to a new study.
