Do you think it’s possible to stand out in the food services sector by focusing on reducing food waste?

In this episode, Dr. Joanne Freeman is speaking with Tony Green, the CEO of Australian Food Service Advocacy Body (AFAB). Since April 2021, AFAB has been working towards one goal: to boost and support Australia's Foodservice sector. It unites senior leaders from all aspects of the industry to create a strong, unified voice for this vital supply chain. Listen in to hear all about:

Tony’s passion for food waste reduction is apparent through the interview. As a chef for many years, it is clear that he is keen to advocate for the food industry in order to get industries on board.

Tune in to uncover:

• The overlooked issue of waste: Why is monitoring and reducing the waste footprint not a priority for many businesses today?

• Cost-saving benefits: How can focusing on food waste reduction translate into financial savings for small business owners?

• Enhancing industry involvement: What steps can be taken to increase awareness, knowledge, and proactive measures in the sector?

To find out more about the catering action plan mentioned in this interview please visit https://endfoodwaste.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Catering_SAP_Report_FINAL.pdf. You can also find out about the Australian Food Service Advocacy Body at https://www.ausfab.org/.

This podcast is brought to you by Honey & Fox, where their passion is food and the people who produce it. Honey & Fox specialise in getting you in front of the right people, in the right place, at the right time. Find out more at www.honeyandfox.com.au.

This podcast is supported by End Food Waste Australia who are leading impactful and research-informed food waste actions. To find out more about how they are working toward a more sustainable future please visit www.endfoodwaste.com.au.

Picture this: the bread and bakery waste in Australia adds up to an astonishing 456 million loaves annually. Dr. Joanne Freeman sits down with Carolyn Cameron from End Food Waste Australia, where she’s spearheading initiatives as the Sector Action Plan Program Lead. Her role is pivotal in bringing together the key players in the supply chain to tackle food waste head-on. Today, we unpack the collaborative efforts that have culminated in the Bread and Bakery Sector Action Plan.

Listen in as Joanne and Carolyn discuss:

• Collaboration and conversations to make the changes needed to reduce food waste.

• What's causing the waste? What can we do about it? And where's the best place to start making changes?

• The confronting statistic that 19% of all Australia’s food waste happens in food service and institutions.

• Solutions for the bakery industry, such as improved stock inventories and systems, measuring waste, and incentives such as the Don’t Waste Your Dough report which highlights the importance of progressive improvements. You can read more here https://endfoodwaste.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Dont-waste-your-dough.pdf

• The importance of establishing dialogue across industries and looking for opportunities to implement and increase productivity and profit for small businesses.

If you are wanting to find out more information about the Sector Plans and how they could help your business to www.endfoodwaste.com.au where you will find the six current action plans which include bread and bakery, dairy, food cold chain, food rescue, food service and horticulture.

And if you want to get in touch with Carolyn or one of the sector action plan team members just send an email to enquiries@endfoodwaste.com.au.

This podcast is brought to you by Honey & Fox, where their passion is food and the people who produce it. Honey & Fox specialise in getting you in front of the right people, in the right place, at the right time. Find out more at www.honeyandfox.com.au.

This podcast is supported by End Food Waste Australia who are leading impactful and research-informed food waste actions. To find out more about how they are working toward a more sustainable future please visit www.endfoodwaste.com.au.

The impact of food waste extends beyond simply disposing of unwanted food. It has a significant cost to businesses of all sizes. In this week's episode of 'Food Waste Matters', Jayne Gallagher sits down with Dr Steve Lapidge, CEO of End Food Waste Australia, for an update about what is happening in the End Food Waste world. In this episode, you can hear about:

• The ambitious goal to halve Australia's food waste by 2030.

• Upcoming sector action plans.

• How you can attend the National Food Waste Summit with benefits such as increased knowledge, networking, and tools to measure food waste.

• The Australian Food Waste Challenge that has been created alongside Rocket Seeder. Find out more details at https://www.rocketseeder.com/foodwaste.

• Tools for measuring waste, such as the Direct Tool alongside Empauer.

There are several practical strategies that businesses of all sizes can implement. This goes beyond simply cleaning up the waste bin; it involves taking crucial steps towards building a more sustainable and profitable future for all. If you are looking to get involved, please visit www.endfoodwaste.com.au and fill out the contact form as directed in this podcast.

This podcast is brought to you by Honey & Fox, where their passion is food and the people who produce it. Honey & Fox specialise in getting you in front of the right people, in the right place, at the right time. Find out more at ⁠www.honeyandfox.com.au.

This podcast is supported by End Food Waste Australia who are leading impactful and research-informed food waste actions. To find out more about how they are working toward a more sustainable future please visit ⁠www.endfoodwaste.com.au.⁠