A quarter of a million tonnes of food is thrown out by Australian food service venues each year, along with about 40 % of the food purchased as stock over a 12-month duration.
Motivated by its ambition to halve food waste by 2030, a key pillar of its sustainability goals, Goodman Fielder Food Service partnered with its and Saveful Ambassador, Chef Matt Moran to present an insightful panel event – ‘Saving Food in Commercial Kitchens’ – for industry professionals.
Aiming to encourage positive changes in the food service sector, the interactive session provided inspirational and practical tips for professionals to apply food-saving methods, sustainable sourcing and ensuring time and cost efficiencies in the kitchen.
Along with the company’s food waste reduction commitments, Goodman Fielder is a founding signatory to the Australian Food Pact, which brings organisations across the entire food value chain together to develop and share solutions and implement change at scale.
Goodman Fielder Australia General Manager of Foodservice & Industrial, Joseph D’ Andrea, said:
"Connecting with industry leaders at this event, united by a shared goal to reduce food waste, was incredibly rewarding. Given our extensive reach in the hospitality, food service and retail sectors, we have a critical role to play in this arena and making collaborative efforts like this is crucial for driving a sustainable future in food service.
"We also know that our customers are seeking solutions to drive value and do more with less; that’s where we believe we can help. We are fortunate to have the support of Saveful and Chef Matt Moran for this event, made possible through our Praise brand’s founding partnership with Saveful, which underscores our shared dedication to saving food in homes as well as commercial kitchens.”
Speaking at the event, Matt Moran, said: "With the reduced revenue margins and changing consumer expectations that we see today, small changes in kitchen practices can lead to big savings in both costs and environmental impact.
"Events like these share the knowledge and tools amongst food service professionals to minimise waste, enhance kitchen efficiencies and deliver exceptional dishes, while doing their bit for the planet.”
Saveful CEO, Kim McDonnell, added: "Saveful empowers Australian households with easy, practical tips to reduce food waste and save money on groceries through our user-friendly app. We’re thrilled to join Matt and our friends at Goodman Fielder Food Service to provide actionable food-saving tips to our food service leaders, helping to make a positive impact on the industry.”
With food waste accounting for 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, Goodman Fielder Food Service is committed to helping its customers find waste-prevention strategies, while driving food-saving initiatives within its own operations.
It is also actively pursuing 100% sustainable packaging materials by 2030, aligning with the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) and reflects its dedication to minimising environmental impact and promoting a circular economy.
