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, …

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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 …

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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