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While hunger and food security continue, an estimated 13% of the world’s food is lost in the supply chain from post-harvest prior to retail (FAO, 2022) and a further 17% of food is wasted in households, food services and retail (UNEP, 2021). Today, on #InternationalDayofAwarenessofFoodLossandWaste we want to stress the fact that packaging can help extend the shelf life for perishable items such as produce food, for this, manufacturers and retailers have an opportunity to significantly reduce food waste by designing packaging with consumers in mind. Although packaging can’t solve all the food waste problems in the system, it is true that improvements to packaging can help to reduce consumer food waste and should be implemented with other system-wide changes such as adopting standardised date labelling, consumer education campaigns, and other food waste prevention initiatives. 👉 Do you agree? Let us know in the comments. #opp #freshproducepacking #freshproducewaste

The United Nations General Assembly designated 29 September as the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.🌐 The goal is to highlight the importance of the problem and its possible solutions, and to promote global efforts and collective action towards meeting the Sustainable Development Goal Target 12.3; to halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer level by 2030, and reduce food losses along the food production and supply chains.🚯 We're proud to contribute to minimizing food waste since it's an integrated part of LMK Group’s business model.😋 Our recipes are planned for optimal usage of the ingredients, leaving minimal food waste once the meal has been prepared by our customers.🍝 Furthermore, we procure the ingredients based on the customers' orders, ensuring that we only order the exact quantity needed for their mealkits. 📦 #foodwaste #mealkits #cheffelo #SDGS #foodtech

🟢 Raising Temperature of Frozen Foods by Just Three Degrees from -18°c to -15°c Can Slash Carbon Emissions Frozen food temperatures could be changed by just three degrees to save the carbon dioxide emissions of 3.8 million cars per year, research suggests. M... Read more on our website today. Register and grab your copy of the new magazine "Refrigeration Industry" with essential updates and insights of the industry from the past quarter https://lnkd.in/dvn5fqdQ Follow and use #refindustry for #refrigeration news.

𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝟯 & 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 – The facts: 🤩 9/10 food companies are now disclosing Scope 3 emissions 🤓 6/10 food companies include 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 primary data from the supply chain 👏 3/4 food companies reduced their Scope 1 2 emissions ...but 😬 1.3% of food companies reported emissions in all Scopes 😥 4/10 food companies increased their Scope 3 emissions 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩'𝙨 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙣? ⚡️ The food industry is fully aware of just how critical Scope 3 emissions are but is not managing to impactfully reduce them yet. ...Which is expected when 🔥 The opportunity hotspots in the supply chain remain elusive 🖇 Food companies, retailers, and suppliers have no infrastructure to share emissions data with each other We cover the ins and outs of Scope 3 and the Food industry in our newsletter, all baked and ready to reach your inbox on Wednesday 📆 Have you subscribed yet? 👇 https://lnkd.in/dnRzYnVm #scope3 #foodandbeverage #cdp #infographic #supplychainmanagement #scope3emissions

In today's rapidly changing world, short food supply chains are becoming increasingly vital for ensuring sustainability and resilience in the F&B industry. Here’s why they matter and how they benefit us all: Why Short Food Supply Chains Matter: - Reducing transportation distances reduces carbon emissions, contributing to a healthier planet. - Shorter supply chains mean fresher, higher-quality products reach consumers faster. - Supporting local producers boosts local economies and creates jobs within communities. - Shortening the supply chain enhances traceability, making managing food safety and reducing waste easier. Key Benefits for the F&B Industry: - Promotes eco-friendly practices and reduces the carbon footprint. - Streamlines operations, reducing time and costs associated with long-distance logistics. - Builds stronger relationships between producers and consumers, fostering transparency and trust. Farm To Plate empowers the F&B industry to harness the benefits of short food supply chains: - Our platform ensures full visibility from farm to fork, enhancing food safety and quality. - Support local producers in capturing the data needed for traceability, reducing dependency on long-distance suppliers who provide this data. - Provides insights and analytics to help businesses track and improve their sustainability efforts. By integrating our solutions, businesses can drive sustainability, boost efficiency, and build consumer trust. Join us in creating a more sustainable future for the food industry. #Sustainability #ShortSupplyChains #FoodSecurity #FarmToPlate #FoodandBeverageInnovation

Reducing perishable food spoilage in supply chains requires a combination of proactive measures, strategic planning, and collaborative partnerships—all of which can be powered by insights from reliable data. #unityscm #supplychain #insights

Ever stopped to consider the fate of that uneaten slice of pizza or the leftovers from dinner? 🍕🥗 In a world grappling with food security, the issue of food waste is more pressing than ever. Each year, staggering amounts of food never make it from farm to fork, ending up in landfills (or wherever) instead. This isn't just a loss of resources; it's a missed opportunity to feed millions. Which is downstraight heartbreaking! But I think that reducing food waste isn't just about being mindful of what we throw away. It's also about understanding and improving the entire food supply chain. Food testing is quite crucial here. The ingredients in your last meal were likely tested for safety, ensuring they stay consumable. Advanced testing can now accurately predict a product's shelf life which revolutionizes how we store and consume food, minimizing spoilage. Food testing also helps in curbing overproduction by ensuring only safe, quality products reach us, aligning production with actual consumption, and reducing excess. Additionally, by understanding the microbial and chemical composition of food, producers can fine-tune their processes, reducing waste at the source. While it might seem distant, food testing's effects are deeply interwoven with our sustainable living practices. How do you combat food waste in your daily life? #FoodWaste #Sustainability #LECO #foodanalysis

❄ Most frozen food is transported and stored at -18°C, a standard that was set 93 years ago and has not changed since.   ✔ The report found that a move to -15°C could make a significant environmental impact with no compromise on food safety. 🍌 Furthermore, the report revealed that a 3-degree difference could save 17.7 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide per year, the equivalent annual emissions of 3.8m cars. 📉 If achieved, this change could cut costs in the supply chain by at least 5% and in some areas by up to 12%. #FrozenFood #SupplyChain #Logistics