Working with suppliers to keep ingredients fresher for longer and to turn agricultural waste into energy and fertiliser
Enhancing a resource-efficient, circular economy
in the food and drink industry
A Circular Economy for the food and drink industry means preserving the value of resources (raw materials, water and energy) that go into producing food and drink products for as long as possible, while also paying attention to:
Prevention
Resource efficiency
Environmental performance
Sustainable sourcing
Consumer awareness
Farming
Manufacturing
Preserving the value of resources that go into producing food and drink products during the manufacturing process
Consumers
Helping consumers prevent food waste through awareness raising, information provision and adapting portions to consumers’ needs
Policy Recommendations
To unlock further sustainable growth and innovation for a resource efficient,
circular economy in the food and drink industry, we recommend:
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