Waste Management

The global bakery industry continues to face a significant challenge in managing food loss, with up to 10% of food produced by bakeries going to waste worldwide. This not only represents a missed opportunity for revenue but also exacerbates environmental issues such as greenhouse gas emissions and resource depletion. As a result, food loss management …

Comparing Canadian and International Approaches to Food Loss Management in Bakeries Read More

Addressing global food loss through effective recycling methods is critical for sustainability. Optimizing food production processes and reducing food waste through technology can significantly impact the environment and global food supply. Methods like composting and biofuel production offer transformative potential. The food supply chain plays a crucial role in food loss recycling by optimizing recycling …

Methods of Food Loss Recycling: Can Composting and Animal Feed Reduce Loss Globally? Read More

In an era where sustainability is appreciated and expected, food loss represents a significant challenge for Canadian food manufacturers and commercial bakeries. Focusing on food loss audits has become imperative with the growing awareness of environmental, social, and economic implications. This article explores the importance, process, and future of food loss auditing within the food …

Tackling the Challenge of Food Loss in Manufacturing Through Effective Auditing Read More

Food production loss in Canada is not only a byproduct but an opportunity for innovation and economic growth. PRI Environmental, as a leader in sustainable loss management, helps businesses turn food loss into environmental action. In this article, we explore the challenges and strategies of reimagining food loss in manufacturing, promoting sustainability and profitability. Join …

The Cost of Food Manufacturing Loss in Canada Read More

As nations across the globe grapple with the pressing concerns of environmental degradation, waste management has emerged as a key area of focus. In Canada, the government has taken considerable steps to incentivize waste reduction, seeking to ensure a more sustainable and eco-conscious future for the country.  Waste management in Canada is a complex issue, …

Government Incentives for Waste Reduction in Canada Read More

Food waste in Canada is a significant challenge that affects businesses, individuals, and the environment. According to estimates, some 60% of the food produced in Canada (equivalent to 35.5 million tonnes), even though much of it is suitable for human or animal consumption. This wastage occurs at various stages of the food chain, with manufacturing …

Here’s What Food Loss Costs Canada Every Year Read More

10 ways food manufacturers can reach zero waste Food loss and waste is not just a societal and environmental problem: it’s also a bottom-line problem for the food industry. Manufacturers in particular contribute to some 5% of global food waste, which hurts profit margins at the same time as it increases global food insecurity and …

How to get to zero waste as a manufacturing facility Read More

What manufacturers need to know about the food that doesn’t make the cut Reducing food loss is one way that manufacturers can address can keep costs low in the struggle to address the dual challenge of supply chain inflation and consumer pricing pressures. Yet, while combatting food loss is an opportunity to cut costs, the …

The environmental toll of food loss Read More

For food manufacturers, cutting down on food loss is a win-win Last year, food waste cost the Canadian economy $49 billion. A significant amount of this waste occurs at the manufacturing stage, and of that, a good deal is recoverable — meaning it can be eaten by humans, upcycled, or recycled in some way. Perhaps …

The financial and environmental opportunities of combatting food loss Read More

Waste not, want not: Food waste in Canada Food manufacturers know all too well that food loss during production is a financial and environmental liability. Food loss at the factory level can occur in several areas such as quality control, production changes, and changes in supply and demand. It’s estimated that nearly 60% — or …

Trash to cash: Turning your waste into a revenue stream Read More