Food Waste in Europe: New Solutions, Old Challenges

Discover the latest insights, innovations, and partnerships driving the transition to a more sustainable food system.

Each year, the EU generates approximately 59 million tonnes of food waste, representing an estimated economic loss of €132 billion. Addressing food loss and waste (FLW) is essential to achieving the EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy and broader climate and sustainability goals.

The conference will share pioneering research outcomes, explore systemic innovations, and foster discussion across the food supply chain. 

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What to Expect

You will explore the findings and future pathways from the ZeroW and CHORIZO projects tackling one of the food system’s biggest challenges. You will:

• Explore pioneering research and data on food loss and waste
• Discover real-world innovations from across the food value chain
• Network with policy makers, researchers, businesses, and NGOs
• Be part of shaping a more sustainable and circular food system

Preliminary Program

09:30 – 10:00 | Welcome & Opening Remarks
Setting the Scene: Confronting Europe’s Food Loss & Waste Challenge

10:00 – 10:30 | Actionable Vision for a Zero Food Waste Future
Key Results and Insights from the ZeroW and CHORIZO Projects
Hear from the project leads as they share actionable outcomes and promising pathways for reducing FLW across the food system

10:30 – 11:15 | Coffee Break & Innovation Demos
Experience hands-on solutions and emerging tools in the fight against food waste

11:15 – 12:30 | Morning Breakout Sessions – Choose Your Focus:
Session 1: Communicating Change – Education and Engagement Tools for Scaling FLW Solutions
Session 2: Food Banks Reimagined – Effective Redistribution Strategies for Impact
Session 3: From Data to Action – Simulation Tools for FLW Intervention Design
Session 4: Pitch & Partner – Matchmaking for FLW Innovation Opportunities

12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch Break & Innovation Demos
Connect, explore, and refuel

13:30 – 14:15 | From Insight to Impact
How Shared Data Drives Smarter Decisions in Food Waste Reduction

14:15 – 15:30 | Afternoon Breakout Sessions – Dig Deeper:
Session 5: One Size Fits All – Myths and Facts about Household Behaviours and Food Waste
Session 6: Packaging & Date Marking – How innovation in food packaging can be a good ally against food waste.
Session 7: Out-of-Home Food Waste – Experience the Impact Firsthand
Session 8: Looking at the Big Picture – Systemic Barriers and Levers for FLW Reduction

15:30 – 16:00 | Coffee Break & Innovation Demos
Last chance to explore the showcased solutions

16:00 – 17:00 | Panel Discussion: A Just Transition to Zero Food Loss & Waste
Regulatory and Policy Pathways to Systemic Change
Join a dynamic discussion on the barriers, enablers, and future directions for policy in supporting a fair and effective transition

17:00 – 18:00 | Closing Reception & Networking
Raise a glass, share ideas, and build new connections for a zero waste future

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