Whether it's a matter of too-large portions, too small appetites or cultural norms, people leave their food on their plates more often than what is acceptable. Research done in Australia shows that...

If we pinpoint the crux purpose of the world food system, what kind of world would we see? Undoubtedly, a world where each and every corner of it is adequately supplied, and hunger, as we know it, ...

Due to the increase in out-of-home dining over the last few decades, food waste in the hospitality sector has become a key sustainability concern. A study conducted by RMIT University found that 25...

How are we currently treating our planet? It is almost impossible to comprehend the fact that the world produces 1.6 billion tonnes of food waste, of which 1.3 billion tonnes of food could be reus...

"Eating is an agricultural act." - a powerful Wendell Berry quote that changed the entire approach to food as we know it. Behind that statement lies an empowering revelation to anyone willing to op...

The importance of the chef "For humanity, the two most universal languages are music and cuisine", said one of the world's most inventive and most creative chefs, Ferran Adrià.[1] With cuisine ...

The sounds of Christmas carols in the background, the laughter of your family and friends gathered around the table, warmth coming from the fireplace, mulled wine and the smell of the freshly baked...

Global food waste has been an inherent problem for decades. Since food waste and food loss severely affect the entire biosphere, they should be solved with immediate and all-encompassing strategies...

Almost 30% of the food served in the foodservice businesses is wasted. If these businesses reduced the customer plate waste, they could save more than 30% of total day-to-day costs. (http://www.hcc...

The Food Waste Reduction Alliance defined food waste as: "Any solid or liquid food substance, raw or cooked, which is discarded, or intended to be discarded. Food waste is the organic residue gener...

17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) In 2015, all United Nations Member States ratified The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which outlines a more sustainable future for the entire plan...

The EU is becoming more and more active in promoting sustainability regarding food waste and global hunger. Only in the EU, 20% of all the food produced globally is wasted. The majority of this was...

While more than 800 million people starve in some parts of the world, food waste reaches its peak each year in the other, more developed parts. The number climaxed at a staggering 64 million tons o...

Somehow, we rarely hear and talk about the proper ways of putting the food in the fridge. That is a shame because if we knew a thing or two about it, our pockets would be slightly thicker and our b...

Now you can find online the videos shot during summer 2021 by catering students from the training centres of ENAIP Veneto in Conegliano and Piazzola sul Brenta (brilliant actors!): they show us how...

The issue of food waste and its environmental impact has been a hot topic in the last few years. With the expansion of the food industry, the damages in the environment grow irreversibly. To pro...

The question has been present for decades - is it more polite to eat every little crumble on your plate or leave few bites? The answer substantially depends on the customs and traditions of each co...

The food is wasted every day, starting from the suppliers on the farms to our households and dining tables. Naturally, a small amount of discarded food wouldn't be a noticeable problem. However, as...