Food Waste

Lidl Netherlands Expands Food Waste Prevention Campaign To All Stores

Lidl Netherlands has introduced its Verspil Mij Niet groente- en fruittas ('Don't Waste Me' fruit and vegetables) bags to all 440 outlets in the country.

Waste Framework Directive Welcomed By Steel Packaging Industry

The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL) has welcomed the proposal for a targeted revision of the EU Waste Framework Directive...

How Retailers Can Extend The Shelf Life Of Fresh Produce

ESM caught up with Jenny Du, senior vice president and co-founder of Apeel Sciences, to learn more about the group's innovative natural coating for fruit a...

REWE, Aldi, Lidl, Kaufland Among Those To Sign Pact Against Food Waste

German retailers REWE Group, Lidl, Kaufland and Aldi are among the retailer to sign the Pakt gegen Lebensmitteverschwendung ('Pact against Food Waste'...

Coop Norway Cuts Food Waste By More Than 9% In 2022

Coop Norway reduced food waste by 9.4% year-on-year in 2022 by implementing a price reduction strategy, increasing donations, and changing its ordering rou...

SPAR Hungary Introduces Food Waste Prevention App Munch

SPAR Hungary has rolled out the food waste prevention app Munch following a six-month pilot.

M&S Removes Use By Dates On RSPCA Assured Fresh Milk

Marks & Spencer has removed ‘Use By’ dates across its RSPCA Assured Select Farms British and organic fresh milk as part of its commitm...

How Supermarket Food Waste Hurts The Environment: Analysis

Grocery stores lose money daily from wasted food. Expired and good-quality products end up in landfills, making supermarket food waste one of the more prom...