Workshop B: Preventing Food Loss and Food Waste – A Guide for Food FMCG Companies
The workshop will focus on the critical issue of preventing food loss and waste within the FMCG industry. This workshop will provide practical strategies and solutions for FMCG companies to minimize food loss and food waste, and contribute to sustainable practices through food donations.
Key Objectives
- Understand the global impact of food loss and food waste
- Raise awareness about the impact of food loss and waste
- Highlight the importance of food donations as sustainable solution for food FMCG companies
- Explore strategies specific to FMCG companies for preventing food loss within their supply chains
- Learn how to implement effective food donation programs, minimizing waste while benefiting local communities
- Foster collaboration among industry stakeholders to collectively address food loss and food waste
Agenda
The workshop would cover:
- Landscape overview: Understanding the global food loss and waste challenges in the FMCG sector
- Outcome: Participants gain insight into the severity of the issue and its impact on the industry
- Root cause analysis: Identification of specific causes leading to food loss in FMCG companies and examination of case studies showcasing critical areas for intervention
- Outcome: Participants develop a nuanced understanding of the factors contributing to food loss and food waste in the FMCG value chain
- Proactive prevention strategies: Actionable and practical measures for prevention of food waste and food loss, and workgroups to brainstorm and innovate preventive strategies
- Outcome: Participants acquire practical strategies to implement within their organizations to proactively minimize food loss
- Unveiling the power of food donations: Exploring the impact of food donations and showcase of successful food donation programs initiated by FMCG companies worldwide
- Outcome: Participants understand the role and benefits of food donations and gain inspiration from successful models
At the end of the workshop, the participants will be equipped with practical strategies, actionable insights, and a clear roadmap to implement effective measures that may be undertaken by FMCG companies for the prevention of food loss and waste through impactful food donation initiatives
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