Food waste has a heavy impact both on the climate and the environment, as well as economic consequences. A third of all food produced globally is either lost or goes to waist, according to the UN`s Food and Agriculture Organization.
“Finding solutions for food waste is not only extremely important but obviously also a giant challenge,” says Louise Ungerth, Senior Food Analyst specialised in food waste.
“The world’s population is growing, and we need to use all the food we produce instead of wasting a third of it globally. It’s very important to find innovations to prevent waste, both in production and with consumers.”
“If we don’t manage to handle food waste, we won’t be able to handle the climate and biodiversity challenges. The food waste needs to be halved by 2030, according to United Nations Sustainable Climate Goals,” she continues.
Regardless of where waste occurs in the food chain, innovative solutions are needed. One area where a lot can still be done is within food packaging. Good packaging, which ensures food quality, prolongs the durability of the product as well as improves food safety.