Future of food: Responsible waste management

Food waste plays a role in the everyday life of both people and companies. More than one-third of the global food production, amounting to 1.3 billion tons of food, is lost or wasted annually. If no urgent action is taken, global waste will grow by 70 percent by 2050. This food waste is significantly increasing costs for consumers and puts an excessive burden on our planet. Hence, minimizing food waste provides enormous opportunities for all stakeholders in the food system to provide economic gains and reduce its environmental impact. In order to accelerate the reduction of food waste, by developing and implementing prevention, reduction and re- and upcycling waste strategies, the government offers a variety of grants and (tax) incentives. In this article, we will highlight the most relevant opportunity areas with regards to responsible waste management and the funding opportunities that you can benefit from.