Australia, like the rest of the world, has a food waste problem. 30% of all human food is wasted globally (according to multiple sources, including the Australian Government's Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water, DCCEEW).
DCCEEW estimates this food wastage problem is costing the Australian economy $36.6 billion every year, and contributing to Australia's greenhouse gas emissions.
Food Recycle, an Australian technology company based in NSW, has developed a solution through a patented process that turns commercial food waste into animal feed – delivering a range of community benefits along the way.
Key information, and interview opportunities are listed below.
Key information/stats on food waste
- 30% of human food is wasted globally
- Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) estimates food waste contributes 8% to the world's emissions
- FAO estimates food waste financial costs are $US 1 trillion per year (not including environmental/economic impacts)
- FAO estimates we will need to increase global food production by 70% by 2050, but resources are already stretched
- Commercial food waste is two thirds of the problem in Australia
Key information/stats on Food Recycle's proven solution
- Food Recycle's process converts ANY commercial food waste into complete pig, poultry, and aquaculture feeds
- Food Recycle's process meets three of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (2, 12, and 13)
- Food Recycle uses an evidence-based approach, and has worked with
- CSIRO – prawn feed trials, barramundi feed trials
- University of New England – layer hen feed trials
- University of Western Sydney – three year waste producer profile
- Food Recycle's process significantly reduces biosecurity risk. Treating food waste properly reduces risk of diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) or African swine fever (ASF).
Interview opportunities
- Norm Boyle, CEO, Food Recycle
- Ron Glanville, Consultant, Food Recycle. Dr Glanville has had a career of over four decades working in animal health in Australia, including the positions of Chief Biosecurity Officer, Chief Veterinary Officer, and Chief Inspector of Stock for Queensland.
- Representative from CSIRO
- Representative from University of New England
- Representative from Western Sydney University
