Major food retailers are committed to cutting food waste 50% by 2030
A new report, Creating a Sustainable Future Through Food Waste Reduction, reveals major food retailers’ efforts to curb food waste as they aim to meet the U.S. goal of cutting food waste by 50% by 2030. Released by the Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment (PCFWC) and U.S. Food Waste Pact, the report includes data from companies like Albertsons and Aldi. Since 2019, PCFWC signatories have reduced unsold food by 30%, yet challenges persist, including rising landfill rates and decreasing donations. In 2023 alone, West Coast retailers reported 587,596 tons of unsold food, equating to $3.92 billion in losses and 2.2 million MTCO₂e in emissions. Nationally, food waste cost retailers $42.3 billion. Innovations like AI software, upcycling, and employee-led campaigns have contributed to waste reduction, including a 70% drop in waste at Bob’s Red Mill. The report emphasizes using this data to guide impactful solutions and accelerate industry-wide progress. Learn more about this commitment.
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