A new toolkit aimed at reducing food waste has been released by food manufacturers, retailers and foodservice operators.
The Best Practices and Emerging Solutions Toolkit was released by the Food Waste Reduction Alliance (FWRA), a cross-sector industry initiative led by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and the National Restaurant Association (NRA).
Overall findings indicate that approximately 80 billion pounds of food is discarded in US landfills each year. FWRA members have the opportunity to have a significant impact, with restaurants accounting for 37 percent, manufacturers for 3 percent, and retailers for 2 percent, the group says.
Topics discussed include:
The toolkit also offers a “Getting Started” section for companies considering food waste reduction strategies.
