European SDG Summit: “Impactful Partnerships to Build Back Better”
The annual European SDG Summit, that is hosted by CSR Europe, brings together the sustainability community. This year’s summit focused on “Impactful Partnerships to Build Back Better”. Over the course of five days (26-30.11.2020), business leaders, industry federations, policy makers and other stakeholders participated in various high-level plenaries, as well as national and international roundtables. […]
Fédération Française des Banques Alimentaires welcomes announcements that there is a major step forward in tackling the social crisis in France
On 3 November 2020, French Minister of Solidarity and Health, Olivier Veran and the Secretary of State for European Affairs, Mr Clément Beaune, announced the increase of FEAD in France for 2021-2027. Fundings will be structured as follows: – €90 million from FEAD 2014-2020 will be added to the FEAD 2021-2027 (unspent allocation of the current FEAD […]
General Mills and its Foundation expand COVID-19 charitable response to $14 million
With the evolution of food insecurity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the General Mills Foundation announced a $4 million in supplemental funding, in addition to the $10 million worth of grants and food donations already announced in March, to helpFood Banks, food pantries and other anti-hunger organizations. One of the focus ot the additional investment […]
Agricultural and Fisheries Council adopts Conclusions on the Farm to Fork Strategy
During the Agricultural and Fisheries Council on 19 and 20 October 2020, European ministers adopted Council conclusions on the Farm to Fork Strategy, focusing on ensuring “sufficient and affordable food while contributing to EU climate neutrality by 2050 and ensuring a fair income and strong support for primary producers”. As regards food waste, the Council […]
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: Conference of the Interparliamentary Group
“Acting together to achieve social and environmental justice for all” In light of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (17 October 2020), the Parliament Intergroup (IG) Fighting against poverty held a conference under this year’s theme: “Acting together to achieve social and environmental justice for all”. After some welcome remarks by the chair […]
Hunger in Abundance: why we need Food Banks to reduce food insecurity and prevent food waste
“Every day, Food Banks around the world ensure food is not wasted from the food supply chain, redistributing it to charities for the benefit of those in need. They address food insecurity, manage surpluses and prevent loss and waste at source, supporting the shift to a more sustainable, equitable and healthier food system for all. […]
World Food Day “Grow. Nourish. Sustain. Together”
If there is one thing that this year has shown us, it is that basic needs, such as food, need more protection than ever. While even before Covid-19, millions of people around the world suffered food insecurity, the pandemic has only accelerated this, putting many more people at risk. Its therefore even more evident, that […]
European Food Banks today: 3rd report on the impact of COVID-19
How are European Food Banks reacting to the impact of COVID-19? Commitment, creativity and openness to change are the keywords! European Food Banks are up and running: they are carrying out their activity while they are managing double amounts of food and experiencing a growing food demand of 30% at European level, with a range […]
Food2030 Conference. Transforming Food Systems through Research and Innovation
On 16 October the conference was hosted by the European Commission, FAO and the German EU Presidency and aimed at exploring the importance of research and innovation for creating sustainable, inclusive, resilient and healthy food systems and achieving the SDGs. The event brought together European innovators, EU and national legislators and international and non-governmental actors. […]
Food Banks: a beneficial solution to prevent food waste, for the people and for the planet
Ahead of the first ever International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, FoodDrinkEurope spoke to FEBA Secretary General, Angela Frigo, to better understand how Food Banks in Europe collaborate with food supply chain actors to prevent food waste and redistribute surplus foods to the charities helping people that are most in need. Read […]
