NGO FoodForward SA want to stop food loss and waste and have launched a new campaign to drive home their message.
In recognition of the upcoming International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, on 29 September, foodredistribution organisation FoodForward SA (FFSA) is launching “Repurpose the Surplus” – a campaign to raise awareness of South Africa’s food insecurity crisis, and how to solve it.
According to a recent Department of Environment, Forestry & Fisheries report, more than 10 million tonnes of quality food is lost or wasted throughout the supply chain annually. This amounts to one-third of all the food produced in the country. At the same time, 30 million people lack regular access to enough safe and nutritious food – whether that’s due to unavailability or being unable to afford it.
Consumers have the perception that food loss and waste is only expired and rotten food, when in fact the average South African household throws away six …