Record-breaking duck race in Tournai supports food bank in Belgium
The 5th edition of Tournai’s duck race was a resounding success, breaking all previous records with 7,120 plastic ducks launched into the Escaut — all in support of the local food bank in Tournai, in Belgium. This popular event, held as part of the Escaut Festival, has grown steadily in impact and community engagement. Last […]
Greek Food Bank celebrates 30 Years of fighting food waste and food insecurity
FEBA warmly congratulates the Greek Food Bank on its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of impactful work in reducing food waste and addressing food insecurity across Greece. The celebration took place at the Benaki Museum in Athens, gathering partners, supporters, and friends of the Food Bank. The event highlighted the impressive social and environmental impact […]
Billie Eilish’s team welcomes food banks into Eco-Action Village
The Czech Federation of Food Banks took part in the Eco-Action Village in Prague. This ‘village’ is an integral feature of Billie Eilish’s concerts around the world, offering fans the opportunity to learn more about sustainability, the issue of food waste, and the work of local organisations and communities.
FEBA attends IdeasFest in Brussels, hosted by FoodDrinkEurope
On 25 June 2025, FEBA team participated in the IdeasFest event in Brussels, hosted by FoodDrinkEurope. The event served as a platform to showcase innovative ideas, spark inspiration, and highlight leadership from food and drink makers shaping the future of the industry. During the plenary session, attendees heard from inspiring keynote speakers who shared insights […]
FEBA honoured with 2024 Social Entities Award in Madrid
This month, FEBA was officially awarded the 2024 Prize by the Revista Española de Estudios Agrosociales y Pesqueros in recognition of its work as a leading social entity. The award ceremony took place in Madrid, where Federación Española de Bancos de Alimentos (FESBAL) proudly accepted the prize on behalf of FEBA. This recognition highlights the […]
FEBA highlights ESG impact and partnership achievements at IFCO’s ESG Week 2025
On 3rd June, FEBA was invited to speak at the Environment Sustainability and Governance (ESG) week organized by partner IFCO. During the session, Anna Dekker informed IFCO staff in Europe and across the globe about the FEBA’s mission and the work of its members currently happening across Europe to recover and redistribute food to those […]
FEBA, GFN and Feeding America united in a powerful alliance supported by Nestlé
FEBA is proud to stand alongside our global food bank partners, The Global FoodBanking Network and Feeding America, in a powerful alliance supported by our partnership with Nestlé. This alliance is part of Nestlé’s newly launched Food Bank Alliance initiative, aimed at expanding access to nutritious food worldwide while significantly reducing food waste. By leveraging […]
New Global Food Donation Policy Atlas reports on Poland & Ireland
FEBA, The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN), and the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic (FLPC) have released two new country reports under the Global Food Donation Policy Atlas, focusing on Ireland and Poland. These are the first EU countries featured in the Atlas and mark a significant step toward strengthening food donation frameworks […]
WRAP launches EU Office, uniting leaders to advance circularity in Europe
To celebrate the launch of their EU office, WRAP — an organisation at the forefront of circular living — convened members of the European Commission, senior business leaders from the food, plastics, and clothing sectors, bankers, trusts and foundations, MEPs, and of course, the FEBA team. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, the event underscored the […]
FEBA joined the EU FLW platform – Food Donation Sub-Group
On 5 June 2025, our Head of Network Development and Policy, Aurore Mourette, was honoured to serve as one of four rapporteurs during the meeting of the EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste – Food Donation Sub-Group, hosted by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE). Alongside representatives from […]
