Research & Resources in Food Protection Webinar Series - June 6, 2014
Food Waste: The Antithesis of the Triple Bottom Line
The issue of food waste is not a new topic among sustainability professionals, but it has just recently been gaining increased attention from government agencies, media and the general public. Stresses on food production systems due to multiple social, economic and environmental factors have revealed alarming statistics about the amount, causes and consequences of wasted food in the US and globally. This presentation will dive into the food waste problem and share information about the Food Waste Reduction Alliance, a unique industry collaboration working to address this problem.
Presented By:
Gail Tavill
Vice President, Sustainability
Food Research, Quality & Innovation at ConAgra Foods
Facilitated By:
Amy Kircher, DrPH
Director
National Center for Food Protection and Defense
Recorded on Friday, June 6, 2014 (One hour long)
The issue of food waste is not a new topic among sustainability professionals, but it has just recently been gaining increased attention from government agencies, media and the general public. Stresses on food production systems due to multiple social, economic and environmental factors have revealed alarming statistics about the amount, causes and consequences of wasted food in the US and globally. This presentation will dive into the food waste problem and share information about the Food Waste Reduction Alliance, a unique industry collaboration working to address this problem.
Presented By:
Gail Tavill
Vice President, Sustainability
Food Research, Quality & Innovation at ConAgra Foods
Facilitated By:
Amy Kircher, DrPH
Director
National Center for Food Protection and Defense
Recorded on Friday, June 6, 2014 (One hour long)