IFF Joins Forces with WBCSD FReSH Initiative Targeting Food Waste
“As an Executive Committee member of the WBCSD, I am proud for IFF to engage in such a critical initiative that impacts so many people’s lives daily,” said Andreas Fibig, IFF Chairman and CEO. “We are passionate about doing the right thing and happy to have the opportunity to contribute in areas where we can make a positive difference in the world.”
Launched in the beginning of 2017, FReSH - the Food Reform for Sustainability and Health program – identified five work streams necessary to create transformative change. IFF will focus on the food loss and waste work stream. This is aligned with the Company’s sustainability strategy that calls for developing regenerative products using circular economy principles.
“We are pleased to welcome IFF to FReSH and to integrate IFF’s
leadership and commitment into the Food Loss and Waste workstream,” said
“One-third of food produced is lost or wasted, amounting to about 1.3
billion tons annually, with a global cost of more than
“As part of this collaboration, we have an excellent opportunity to work with partners and peers who are as committed to creating improved pathways and accelerating transformational change as we are at IFF,” continued Dr. Yep. “We thank WBCSD and EAT for creating this phenomenal partnership and we look forward to pushing the boundaries to ensure more people have access to healthy, affordable and sustainably produced food.”
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