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Nestlé: A Longstanding Commitment to Reducing Food Waste and Fighting Hunger
Nestlé is the world’s largest food…
Understanding the Paradox of Food Banking: Hunger Amidst Surplus
Every year, over 59 million tonnes of food are wasted across the European Union—equivalent to 131 kg per person. Much of the food we throw out is still safe and edible. Food waste happens at every stage: from production and processing, through distribution and retail, and finally in households. Beyond the social impact, reducing food waste is also critical for climate action, as it accounts for 6% of total EU greenhouse gas emissions. FEBA works with food businesses to recover surplus before it becomes waste, turning excess into essential aid. In 2023 alone, the FEBA network saved nearly 840,000 tonnes of food from waste and redirected it to those in need.
Understanding
the Paradox of Food Banking: Hunger
Amidst Surplus
Despite its wealth and resources, nearly 37 million people in the EU cannot consistently afford a quality meal. COVID-19 and the cost-of-living crisis have contributed to the sharp rise in food insecurity, which disproportionately affects vulnerable members of our community, including single-parent families, the elderly, and migrants. In 2023, FEBA’s 352 member food banks supported 12.8 million people through 44,374 charitable organisations. While commendable, these figures highlight a growing need across the continent. It also demonstrates the importance of our work in bridging the gap between abundance and deprivation, ensuring that surplus food reaches those who need it most – supporting both people and the planet.
Understanding the Paradox of Food Banking: Hunger Amidst Surplus
Every year, over 59 million tonnes of food are wasted across the European Union—equivalent to 131 kg per person. Much of the food we throw out is still safe and edible. Food waste happens at every stage: from production and processing, through distribution and retail, and finally in households. Beyond the social impact, reducing food waste is also critical for climate action, as it accounts for 6% of total EU greenhouse gas emissions. FEBA works with food businesses to recover surplus before it becomes waste, turning excess into essential aid. In 2023 alone, the FEBA network saved nearly 840,000 tonnes of food from waste and redirected it to those in need.
Understanding
the Paradox of Food Banking: Hunger
Amidst Surplus
Every year, over 59 million tonnes of food are wasted across the European Union—equivalent to 131 kg per person. Much of the food we throw out is still safe and edible. Food waste happens at every stage: from production and processing, through distribution and retail, and finally in households. Beyond the social impact, reducing food waste is also critical for climate action, as it accounts for 6% of total EU greenhouse gas emissions. FEBA works with food businesses to recover surplus before it becomes waste, turning excess into essential aid. In 2023 alone, the FEBA network saved nearly 840,000 tonnes of food from waste and redirected it to those in need.
Understanding the Food System Crisis
Explore key articles and expert insights that shed light on the systemic challenges affecting food security, sustainability, and waste.
Partners
Partners
ICG and FEBA: Scalable Philanthropy for Food Security
ICG, a FTSE100 global alternative asset…
Partners
Geopost: Formalising Local Engagement Into a European Partnership With FEBA
With worldwide reach across all continents,…
Policy
Global Food Donation Policy Atlas: Reports on Poland and Ireland
The Harvard Law School Food Law…
Policy
Position Paper: Introduction of a Charitable Food Business Operator Under European Food Law
In this position paper, the European…
Members
Impact of the Socio-Economic Crisis on FEBA Members – Assessment January-December 2023
The socio-economic crisis and its repercussions…
Policy
FEAD, REACT-EU, EDF+ Report and the European Food Banks Federation – 2023 Implementation Report
This report focuses on the European…
Members
Tackling Food Insecurity Among Children: EU Policy Context and the Activities of European Food Banks
Since 2022, the socio-economic crisis unfolding…
Policy
Press Release: Report of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture
In January 2024, Jacques Vandenschrik (Honorary…
Members
Impact of the Socio-Economic Crisis on FEBA Members – Assessment January – December 2022
Aiming to disclose the impact of…
Policy
FEAD, REACT-EU, ESF+ and the European Food Banks Federation – 2022 Implementation Report
This report focuses on the Fund…
