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Climate change brings food security risks

A new USDA report says climate change will deeply affect food security for the world’s poorest populations and tropical regions.

December 15, 2015

Without an appropriate response, the report says climate change will likely disrupt production that could lead to a variety of problems.

SAVE FOOD Initiative strives to reduce food loss globally

November 9, 2015

In this video, Bernd Jablonowski of Messe Düsseldorf discusses the SAVE FOOD Initiative.

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USDA, EPA set first national food waste reduction goals

The government bodies call for a 50 percent reduction in waste by 2030.

Jeremy Gerrard

September 29, 2015

Food loss in the US accounts for approximately 31 percent of the overall food supply available to retailers and consumers.

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Food packaging: Wasting away

Food wasted at the consumer level is gaining attention, and some see packaging as the key to reducing the amount of waste.

Debra Schug

August 10, 2015

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, almost half the food wasted in the US, approximately 44 percent, occurs in consumers’ homes.

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Consumer goods industry commits to reduce food waste

The Consumer Goods Forum board agreed to cut food waste in half by 2025 within member retail and manufacturing operations.

Jeremy Gerrard

June 29, 2015

The forum also pledges to support UN goals on food waste reduction at the consumer level and across supply chains.

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Beer brewed from food waste

A small Belgian brewery uses discarded bread as an ingredient to brew its latest beer.

Jeremy Gerrard

April 28, 2015

Thinking sustainably, the Brussels Beer Project has brewed up its latest beer after a year of R&D.

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Food compactor systems

April 10, 2015

Engineered to handle food waste and byproducts, SP Industries food compactor systems are used in processing, reclamation and waste stream applications.

Consumers’ concern for food waste grows

Jeremy Gerrard

July 18, 2014

Ranking higher than water shortages, climate change and GMOs, American consumers are showing greater concern for food waste, according to a recent study from Sealed Air Corporation.

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