Save-On-Foods aims to cut food waste in half

CALGARY – Food waste is a substantial issue in Canada, with almost 60 per cent of food produced in the country wasted annually.

One grocery chain is working to try and eliminate this problem as Save-On-Foods aims to reduce food waste by 50 per cent by 2025.

Through its food waste diversion programs, Save-On-Foods has undertaken initiatives in stores across Western Canada to divert surplus and potentially wasted food away from landfills and redirecting it to the best use.

“We have now rolled out our food waste diversion program in nearly 100 of our 170 stores,” said Darrell Jones, President of Save-On-Foods.

“We have been composting perishable waste where possible for a number of years, but we knew we could do better. This new goal furthers our commitment to ensuring all unsaleable food in our operation is put to the best and highest use. We look forward to expanding our initiative across all of our stores in Western Canada.”

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Save-On-Foods has partnered with Loop Resources and community Food Banks to help ensure any un-used food is not put to waste. Over 750 small family farms benefit directly and indirectly from their participation in the program.

“When you support at risk families, and small farms; you invest in the heart of your community. Benefits large and small ripple outwards from growth of dynamic, vibrant, and sustainable communities, while securing ethical food production close to home,” says Jaime White, New Projects Director, Loop Resource.

“Save-On-Foods has been an example to the industry; in sustainable, values driven management of an otherwise wasted resource. We are proud to work with them, and thrilled to observe the positive effects blossom in the communities we serve,” White added.

Save-On-Foods has two locations in Red Deer.