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France to penalize supermarkets for food waste

May 25, 2015 by Jurriaan Kamp

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 … [Read more...] about France to penalize supermarkets for food waste

Sexying up ugly produce to reduce food waste

May 14, 2015 by Jurriaan Kamp

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 … [Read more...] about Sexying up ugly produce to reduce food waste

How home gardeners can eliminate food waste and provide for those in need

April 22, 2015 by Jurriaan Kamp

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 … [Read more...] about How home gardeners can eliminate food waste and provide for those in need

Food Forward prevents waste and puts food on the table of thousands

April 14, 2015 by Jurriaan Kamp

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 … [Read more...] about Food Forward prevents waste and puts food on the table of thousands

Eliminating food waste takes some fun creativity—and a lot of mindfulness

April 8, 2015 by Jurriaan Kamp

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 … [Read more...] about Eliminating food waste takes some fun creativity—and a lot of mindfulness

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