France to penalize supermarkets for food waste
Reducing food waste has been a top priority of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization since its Director-General José Graziano da Silva arrived at the helm in 2011. While the European Union has suggested its member states reduce their food waste by at least 30 percent by 2025, France's lower Read More...
Sexying up ugly produce to reduce food waste
As we discussed before, 40 percent of food in America gets wasted. To put things in perspective, a third of the food produced globally gets spoiled or squandered before it even reaches consumers, according to the FAO’s conservative estimates. It is a shocking fact that eliminating food waste Read More...
How home gardeners can eliminate food waste and provide for those in need
Gardeners are a happier bunch than the average population, according to Gardeners' World magazine. Explanations abound, such as connecting with nature, spending quiet time contemplating soil and plants, and growing flowers or food for the enjoyment of oneself and one’s loved ones. How about Read More...
Food Forward prevents waste and puts food on the table of thousands
As we discussed last week, 40% of food in America gets wasted. To put things in perspective, a third of the food produced globally gets spoiled or squandered before it even reaches consumers, according to the FAO’s conservative estimates. It is a shocking fact that eliminating food waste Read More...
Eliminating food waste takes some fun creativity—and a lot of mindfulness
It is no mystery that about 40% of food in America gets wasted. To put things in perspective, a third of the food produced globally gets spoiled or squandered before it even reaches consumers, according to the FAO’s conservative estimates. Taking this point even further, let’s stress here that Read More...