Food Recycle
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 , 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
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