ALDI Australia has joined the Australian Food Pact, solidifying its commitment to reducing food waste nationwide and supporting a more resilient food system.
Daniel Baker, ALDI Australia’s Director of National Sustainability said the partnership with End Food Waste will enable ALDI to better implement projects that make a difference.
“As a key player in Australia’s food industry, ALDI is passionate about making a Good Difference in this space. While our ambition is to halve food waste in our operations by 2030, by joining the Australian Food Pact we want to make an even bigger difference by contributing towards the solutions that will make meaningful change across the value chain,” Baker said.
“Reducing food waste and loss is a shared responsibility. Developing innovative solutions that can be implemented at scale is only possible through collaboration with the broader food industry.
“This way we can make a real difference in achieving Australia’s food waste reduction goals and contribute to a more sustainable food future.”
The Food Pact, launched in October 2021, is a voluntary agreement bringing together more than 40 organisations from ‘farm-to-fork’ across the Australian food industry with a focus on preventing waste, promoting food reuse and donation through tailored action plans.
Sam Oakden, Acting Director, Industry Action at End Food Waste Australia, said ALDI’s leadership in the retail sector will play a pivotal role in driving change and reducing food waste across the supply chain.
“Together, we can unlock substantial environmental, economic, and societal benefits for both the organisation and the communities it serves.”
For more information, visit: www.endfoodwaste.com.au
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