Food waste in legislation: FEBA’s opinion on Deutsche Welle
Earlier in August FEBA was interviewed by Deutsche Welle (DW) about legal obligations for supermarkets to donate unsold food. Indeed, the Brussels region in Belgium wants to introduce legal obligations for large supermarkets to donate unsold food. It is not the first time an EU Member State has introduced legislation on food donations. According to […]
Wiener Tafel becomes Die Tafel Österreich
As Wiener Tafel entered their 25th year, they continued to evolve their brand into Die Tafel Österreich. Everything stays better: Small name change, big opportunities This step was preceded by extensive deliberations and preparations – and it is as logical as it is necessary. Founded in 1999 by four students as Wiener Tafel, they have […]
A multi-stakeholder perspective on food loss and waste reduction strategies
The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW) on 29 September highlights a challenge that requires knowledge and the involvement of various fields of expertise and actors. In line with this, the Valencia World Sustainable Urban Food Centre (CEMAS), in collaboration with the European Food Information Council (EUFIC), organised a high-level event on 3 […]
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste: FAO calls for circular model in agrifood systems
Reducing food loss and waste represents a triple win opportunity with immediate positive impact on food security, climate benefits, and increased availability of nutritious food while improving the overall sustainability of agrifood systems, QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said today. Speaking at an event to mark […]
Eurostat: food waste per capita in the EU remained stable in 2021
In 2021, around 131 kilogrammes (kg) of food per inhabitant were wasted in the EU. In total, the EU produced 58.4 million tonnes of food waste, which includes edible and inedible parts. Among all economic groups, household waste accounted for most: 54% of the total amount of food waste, the equivalent of 70 kg per […]
World Youth Day Lisbon 2023 and Banco Alimentar: 400 tonnes of food saved from becoming waste
World Youth Day (WYD) Lisbon 2023 and Banco Alimentar Contra a Fome established a partnership against food waste. Embracing sustainability as one of the main focuses of its action and having as a guide the encyclicals of Pope Francis “Laudato Sì” and “Fratelli Tutti”, which call for care for our Common Home, and seeking to […]
UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment: Global Leaders and Stakeholders Rally for Accelerated Food Systems Transformation
The UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+2) saw over 3,300 participants, including delegations from 182 countries, 21 world leaders and 126 ministers, 225 Non-state Actor organisations and close to 900 UN system representatives, gather to share efforts and steer global action towards sustainable food systems. In her remarks at the closing ceremony, UN […]
Medtronic IT event in support of Food Banks
Our world continues to evolve. From the lingering impact of COVID-19 to war, economic turmoil, and climate change, we navigate twists and turns. Medtronic, the global leader in medical technology, services, and solutions, decided to stand with FEBA to create better outcomes for our world, especially for those in need. IT Employees from across the […]
Acting together: City, subnational, and national governments reshaping agrifood systems
Global challenges of food insecurity and malnutrition – driven by climate, biodiversity, and socio-economic crises and conflicts – require urgent and collective action and coordination among multiple actors, including city, subnational, and national governments, along with civil society, academia, and the private sector. The recent Side Event that took place in the framework of the UN Food […]
The UN Food Systems Summit+2 Stocktaking Moment opened at FAO with a call to accelerate action
FAO Director-General addressed the opening ceremony along with UN Secretary-General and Italian Prime Minister Rome – The UN Food Systems Summit+2 Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+2) kicked off on Monday at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters in Rome with a high-level opening ceremony attended by over 20 heads of State and Government, […]
