French Food Banks recover surplus food from the Olympic Games in Paris 2024
Fédération Française des Banques Alimentaires, FEBA Member in France recovered surplus and unsold food from the Olympic Games in Paris 2024. Their activities can be followed here. Overall, the “Gilets Oranges”, the volunteers of the French Food Banks wear orange vests, reduced food waste contributing to the sustainability of this year’s games, as well as […]
“It is noble to cook without waste” – a unique event in Moldova to raise awareness on Food Waste Prevention
Globally about 1 billion tonnes of food is wasted every year. ⅓ of good food for consumption ends up in the trash instead of feeding people, and the biggest generators of waste are households. Banca de alimente in partnership with the Association of Italian Chefs organized on Thursday, July 25, the awareness-raising event “It is […]
Amending the “Act on Not Wasting Food” in Poland
On behalf of the Polish Federation of Food Banks, President Beata Ciepła participated in the press conference of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development which has prepared an amendment to the Act on Food Waste, which has been in force since 2019. This is a key law for all organisations providing food assistance in […]
FFBA carries Olympic torch and recovers surplus from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
The French Federation concluded the Olympic flame journey in Blois with Laurence Champier, Managing Director of FFBA carrying the torch, surrounded by the teams of the local Food Banks involved. Read more.
FEBA visits the Food Bank in Malta
From 8 to 11 July Sofiia Vara and Balazs Cseh from the Network Development Department of FEBA visited the Malta Food Bank Foundation (Malta). FEBA discussed the current status of the foodbanking activities in Malta and established a development plan for the future.
FEBA and Food Bank Greece visit FBAR to kick off the Data Collection Pilot test
Collecting reliable, accurate data is essential to paint a comprehensive picture of the positive impact Food Banks across Europe make and use this as a base for successful advocacy work. Following in the footsteps of Food Bank Greece, Federația Băncilor pentru Alimente din România (FBAR) will start gathering qualitative and qualitative information from their network […]
FEBA elects new President
The European Food Banks Federation (FEBA) is delighted to announce the election of Bernard Valluis as its new President, effective Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Bernard Valluis, a distinguished agricultural economist, brings a wealth of experience to FEBA. He currently serves as the Honorary President of the European Flour Millers, President of the Commodity Derivatives Working […]
FEBA General Assembly June 2024
On 10 June 2024 FEBA held its General Assembly online. Lindsay Boswell was appointed external director. Different resolutions were voted on, and 9 Board of Directors elected and or re-elected: Tom Hillemans, Treasurer re-elected Pedro Castaños, Secretary re-elected Łukasz Beier, Board Member, elected Donato Didonè, Board Member, elected Eugène Dufrasne, Board Member, elected Marco Koppe, […]
FEBA Member in Ukraine signs Partnership Agreement with Auchan Kiltseva
On 29 May 2024, the Ukrainian Food Banks Federation signed its second partnership agreement within the retail chain of Auchan, the hypermarket Auchan Kiltseva, this collaboration allows them to combine efforts and resources to reach more people in need at the same time fighting food waste and redistribute good and nutritious surplus food. UFBF is […]
From agricultural produce to nutritious meals: FEBA’s visit to FareShare UK
In 2023, FareShare UK supported 8,500 charities providing food to 1.1 million people across the UK. In mid-May, our Network Development Coordinator got a glimpse into their tremendous work during her visit to FareShare Yorkshire, The Felix Project, and the London headquarters. Spending time in warehouses and discovering the variety of products saved from becoming […]
