International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste | 29 September South Africa has no shortage of food. Yet millions of people experience food insecurity while significant quantities of safe, edible food are lost or wasted across the food
The Western Cape’s 100% Organic Waste to Landfill Ban, which comes into effect in 2027, is compelling farmers, food manufacturers, retailers, and other food businesses to fundamentally rethink how they manage surplus food – or what the industry erroneously calls
FoodForward SA is delighted to have been selected as the official sustainability partner of Refreshi, South Africa’s leading surplus food marketplace. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to reducing food loss and waste while creating greater awareness of the role
FoodForward SA’s advocacy over the past few years is gaining meaningful traction toward the realisation of a national Food Donations Policy for South Africa. In June 2023, FoodForward SA (FFSA) engaged with the CEO of the South African Bureau of
Reflecting on this year’s Earth Day theme, “Our People, Our Planet”, we see foodbanking emerging as a critical dual impact solution to address both climate change and food insecurity. At FoodForward South Africa, recently nominated for the prestigious Earthshot Prize,
At just R0,47 per meal, the business case is compelling. Perfectly edible, within date food is often deemed unsellable across food supply chains due to various reasons, including cosmetic standards, packaging or labelling errors, and short shelf life. This food
Every year in South Africa, over 10 million tons of mostly edible food is lost or wasted. Not because it’s unsafe, but because of overproduction, manufacturing errors, and strict retail specifications. This is surplus food – safe, nutritious, within date,
