FutureFoodS call for transnational proposals (22/11/2024)

The EU co-funded partnership FutureFoodS has launched its first joint transnational call for proposals. The deadline for pre-proposals is January 15, 2025, as part of a two-step submission process. An information webinar for prospective applicants took place on November 21, 2024.

FOLOU project launches the Twinning Regions Programme (22/11/2024)

The programme aims to help European regions and their actors tackle the challenge of food losses detection, quantification and reporting through tailored support, practical tools and expertise. Express interest in participating by filling in the form!

FAO report: leveraging climate technologies to transform agrifood Systems (22/11/2024)

The report highlights the importance of robust technology assessments to support the identification of climate technologies that can transform agrifood systems across all stages of the value chain.

New Joint Research Centre report offers strategies to meet EU food waste reduction targets (27/11/2024)

The report offers evidence-based strategies to help stakeholders achieve 2030 food waste reduction targets. Drawing on a literature review, survey data on current interventions, and life cycle assessment insights, it provides guidance for designing effective and sustainable initiatives.

Estimating food waste generated and packaging placed on the market at national level (27/11/2024)

A new report by the Joint Research Centre provides updated estimates of food waste generated in EU Member States at food group level.

New Data on upcycling potential of food industry side-streams (22/11/2024)

ONE\THIRD's latest catalogue explores 13 high-potential side-streams in Danish food production, showcasing how upcycling can reduce food waste, while unlocking economic and nutritional benefits.

Waste to Plate: a new programme co-funded by EIT Food (22/11/2024)

By 2027, the project aims to provide over 1 million healthy, nutritious servings annually, sourced entirely from valorised side streams.

Upcycling brewery spent grain in Halandri Greece (22/11/2024)

The Food Loss and Waste Prevention Unit of the Municipality of Halandri, located in the Attica Region of Greece, produces upcycled food products to promote the circular economy and enhance the sustainability of the food supply chain.

Case study: reducing food waste in fresh produce wholesale (22/11/2024)

Scottish food and drink wholesaler Mark Murphy Dole reduced food waste by 33% through a collaborative project with the Scottish Wholesale Association and Zero Waste Scotland.

EIT Food SUCCESS consumer and retailer toolkits (27/11/2024)

The toolkits offer practical guidance for consumers and food retailers to reduce food waste and promote sustainable eating habits through best practices and strategies.

Key achievements of the HORECA-FOODWASTE-RED SMP project in Hungary (25/11/2024)

The project supported the development of a redistribution system for food surpluses generated by restaurants, events, and public catering facilities. Building on the success of the pilot, the food-saving procedures will now be implemented on a long-term basis.

Estonian campaign: 'Respect Food Completely!' (25/11/2024)

The campaign, held during the European Week for Waste Reduction between 18-24 November, offered households practical tips to reduce food waste.

Reducing food waste in Danish hospitals with data-driven solutions (29/11/2024)

Using smart scales and digital ordering data, two hospitals in Denmark implemented data-driven methods to track and reduce waste in wards.

WASTELESS is looking for FLW experts to evaluate measurement & monitoring tools! (21/10/2024)

The WASTELESS project invites experts to fill in a brief survey to indicate which tools they wish to assess.

The 2024 edition of the European Week for Waste Reduction (23/10/2024)

This edition of the EWWR will focus on tackling food waste through workshops, inspiring initiatives, circular solutions, and educational resources aimed at local authorities, businesses, schools, and citizens. It will take place across Europe from 16 to 24 November. Get involved and register your action by 6 November!

The 16th meeting of the EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste on 12 November (24/10/2024)

Key topics will include updates on global developments in food loss and waste prevention, ongoing European initiatives, and strategies for effective waste reduction. We encourage you to follow the event via webstream!

FOLOU Webinar: Twinning Regions Programme, 29 October (23/10/2024)

FOLOU invites regional public authorities, farmers and their associations, and knowledge and research centres to join in this webinar and become actively involved in the programme!

Over 4 million engaged through zero-waste tastings, workshops during 6th edition of Zero Waste Week (24/10/2024)

Zero Waste Week 2024 saw widespread engagement, with over 185 partners hosting events like tastings, workshops, and masterclasses across nationwide.

Celebrating IDAFLW 2024 in Romania (23/10/2024)

The fourth edition of IDAFLW was celebrated with several information and educational campaigns aimed at consumers. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development distributed promotional materials and engaged students in food waste reduction activities at local schools.

Food loss and waste prevention and reduction in cities (23/10/2024)

On 8 October, CEMAS and EUFIC organised an international event in Valencia, focusing on building capacity for FL&W prevention and reduction in cities, featuring plenary sessions and participatory workshops. The event highlighted the importance of collaboration among European cities to implement effective food loss and waste reduction strategies, supported by EU legislation and practical tools.

Webinar: innovative circular solutions to reduce food loss and waste on 22 October (30/09/2024)

Don't miss this online event highlighting best practices from Brussels and New York City.

Food waste in Dutch supermarkets drops to 0,89% in 2023 (30/09/2024)

Food waste in Dutch supermarkets continued to decline in 2023 falling to just 0.89% of the total procurement volume, a 35% reduction compared to 2018.

Food waste reduction report 2024: a progress overview of Europe's contract catering sector (30/09/2024)

New findings from the IFWC show that contract catering companies involved in its program have collectively achieved a 25% reduction in food waste over the past five years.

Results and recommended actions to reduce food loss in Sweden (30/09/2024)

The report provides findings on food losses in Sweden, measured across eight product groups from 2020 to 2022.

Fruit Attraction Conference 2024 in Madrid on 9 October (02/10/2024)

Several ongoing projects, including BREADCRUMB, ROSETTA, FOLOU, and SISTERS, will be presented at Fruit Attraction Conference in Madrid. The event will commence with project presentations, followed by a Q&A session.

ROSETTA project kick-off meeting (30/09/2024)

The ROSETTA project, funded by the EU's Horizon Europe Programme, recently held its kick-off meeting, bringing together 17 partners from eight countries to address food waste driven by strict marketing standards.

The BEAUTIFOOD project: engaging Europe’s food community to shape a sustainable food system. (30/09/2024)

The BEAUTIFOOD project has just kicked-off aiming to foster a more engaged and active European food community by promoting sustainability and building resilience within Europe’s food system.

Communications kit prepared by the European Commission (22/08/2024)

Check out the visuals and key messages for social media, designed to raise awareness about the importance of taking action to prevent and reduce food losses and waste. These materials are available in all EU languages.

FAO and UNEP global virtual event (29/08/2024)

A virtual event will be held on 27 September at 13:30 hrs CEST to mark the fifth observance of IDAFLW. Register now!

Get involved guide and key messages by FAO and UNEP (25/09/2024)

Join the campaign by sharing free resources on your digital platforms and help raise awareness!

Week of action 'Too good for the bin!' in Germany (25/09/2024)

From 29 September to 6 October 2024, the 'Too Good for the Bin!' week of action returns! This year's focus is on tips to help you plan your groceries smarter, store food better, and make the most of your leftovers.

FEBA campaign video: what do the date labels on food actually mean? (25/09/2024)

This quick and easy video explains food date labels and shows you when food still safe to enjoy, helping you reduce food waste.

Stop Wasting Food movement Denmark activities (25/09/2024)

On this year’s IDAFLW, the Stop Wasting Food movement Denmark is planning various activities, including a digital campaign and opinion pieces.

EU grants for projects to reduce consumer food waste (19/06/2024)

The call aims to support stakeholders in taking actions to address consumer food waste such as behavioural change interventions, awareness raising campaigns, education and training etc. Apply before 25 September!

ZeroW workshop: commercialising Food Loss Waste solutions in EU projects (27/08/2024)

Join the workshop "From Innovation to Market: Commercialising Food Loss Waste Solutions" on September 5, 2024, 11:00-12:30 CEST via Zoom.

10 years anniversary of fighting food waste in Normandy (22/08/2024)

On 21 and 22 of November stakeholders in the food waste reduction network REGAL Normandie will celebrate their 10 years of work and actions.

The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, 27 September 2024 (01/07/2024)

The fifth International Day will focus on the need for financing to bolster efforts to reduce Food Loss and Waste, contribute to achieving climate goals and advancing the 2030 Agenda. Don’t miss the Get involved guide prepared by FAO and UNEP.

French Food Banks recover surplus food from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (22/08/2024)

FEBA Member Fédération Française des Banques Alimentaires recovered surplus food from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Launch of Dutch Date Labelling Coalition (27/06/2024)

The new coalition of Dutch manufacturers and supermarkets will collectively take extensive measures to clarify date marking on food products.

T4T webinar ''Food Waste Management in Tourism'' on 10 June (19/06/2024)

The webinar provided guidance and showcased effective practices for reducing food waste in the tourism sector. Check out the recording!

Webinar: ”Current developments in food loss & waste reduction” on 17 and 18 June (19/06/2024)

Folou & Wasteless organized a two-day webinar to delve into policy and regulatory strategies, measurement tools, innovative practices and valorisation strategies.

The international conference '’Towards Halving Food Waste in Europe'’ on 18-19 June (27/06/2024)

With over 350 participants from 33 countries and over 50 expert speakers, Food Waste Free United and its partners look back on a successful conference ''Towards Halving Food Waste in Europe''.

New report from the EU Platform on FLW: an overview of voluntary agreements on food loss and waste reduction (21/06/2024)

Discover the main takeaways from this extensive overview of voluntary agreements and other forms of collaboration across Europe.

New study: loss of beef during primary production at Swedish farms 2002 - 2021 (25/06/2024)

Interesting findings on loss of beef and their hot spots in a study by the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.

Public event: Let's reduce consumer food waste! on 5 June in Brussels (24/05/2024)

Join us in Brussels to explore the latest initiatives for preventing consumer food waste, including strategies for changing consumer behavior. Register by 31 May!

FOLOU and WASTELESS Webinar: Webinar: current developments in food loss & waste reduction on 17 and 18 June (27/05/2024)

Join to explore the latest policy strategies, measurement tools, innovative practices and valorisation strategies on initiatives in food loss and waste prevention.

International conference ''Towards Halving Food Waste in Europe'' on 18 and 19 June in the Netherlands (26/04/2024)

The international conference for companies, policy makers and organizations with ambitions to halve food waste by 2030. The EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste will be held on the second day of the conference.

The BREADCRUMB project: give your input on private food marketing standards (27/05/2024)

The BREADCRUMB project seeks information on research, creation and implementation of these standards, and how they may relate to food waste generation. Send your input by 30 June!

Complete survey to help FOLOU develop relevant education and training materials for primary producers (27/05/2024)

FOLOU and the University of Reading are conducting a survey to develop educational and training materials. Contribute by 31 May!

Get involved! Empty plates challenge (27/05/2024)

REGAL Normandy, a network dedicated to preventing food waste in Normandy, is mobilising restaurants to reduce their food waste by weighing it from 27 to 31 May.

New inspiration to food loss and waste solutions through ”plug & play” solutions (23/05/2024)

The Danish think tank ONE\THIRD has released a new inspiration catalog displaying “plug & play”' technologies and solutions aimed to tackle food loss and waste across the food value chain.

Food Rescue Day on May 26th in Austria (24/05/2024)

"Food Rescue Day" is an annual communication initiative by WWF Austria, held on 26 May. It involves organisations in raising awareness about the environmental impact of food waste and presenting solutions.

CHORIZO food loss and waste Datahub and "Insighter" Status Report (27/05/2024)

The "Insighter" Status Report provides an overview of the 585 resources found in the CHORIZO project and stored in the Datahub. Dive into the list of actions to prevent food waste across the food supply chain or the case studies’ data sets.

Digital food hub to support social and non-profit organisations in Austria (27/05/2024)

The digital hub is an initiative of the Austrian Federal Government and it aims to facilitate the transfer of food donations from stakeholders to social and non-profit organisations to fight poverty. The call for tenders to create this hub has been launched recently – read more about the hub!

Cities tackling food waste - watch the Food Trails webinar, live on 28 May (27/05/2024)

Cities are taking action to prevent and reduce food waste as part of the Food Trails project. Watch the 4th Webinar episode to hear from Warsaw and Birmingham!