Tesco is poised to transform food waste into animal feed thanks to a new facility.
- The facility will process 1,000 tonnes of excess food weekly, focusing on fresh produce and bakery items.
- A collaboration with engineering firm RenEco is integral to the project’s success.
- Tesco encourages other businesses to utilize this facility to reduce their food waste.
- The initiative is a significant step in addressing global food wastage issues.
Tesco, a leading grocery chain, is set to open a groundbreaking facility that will transform surplus food into animal feed, effectively managing food waste. This initiative was announced following the company joining a coalition of over 30 food industry entities calling for governmental action on food waste earlier this year. With a capacity to process 1,000 tonnes weekly, the facility is a pivotal development in sustainable food management.
RenEco, an engineering firm, has been enlisted by Tesco to construct this innovative site in Northamptonshire. The facility will initially target excess fresh produce and bakery items, converting them into pulp or crumb suitable for animal feed. Meanwhile, surplus meat and fish will be redirected through a separate process to become household pet food. By November, regular deliveries to this site will commence, marking a new era in food sustainability.
Claire Lorains, Tesco’s group quality and sustainability director, emphasized the global importance of addressing food waste. She stated, “Food waste is a global issue, so we’re continually looking for ways that we can reduce this across our own business, and support others to do so across the wider industry too.” Lorains urged other companies to take advantage of this facility to advance their own sustainability goals.
Tesco’s approach also includes a commitment to direct surplus food that is safe for human consumption to appropriate channels ensuring it does not go to waste unnecessarily. This holistic strategy highlights Tesco’s leadership in tackling food waste.
Tesco’s innovative facility represents a significant advancement in the global fight against food waste.
