food waste

We all know it is really hard not to order something after scrolling through a range of delicacies on food delivery applications. This often triggers our cravings for everything from pizza to chocolate mousse and we end up ordering way more…

AIRLINES FIND WAYS TO REDUCE WASTE Many airlines now allow passengers to pre-order their meals, which can help to reduce waste.  In addition, carriers such as Singapore Airlines are tapping technology to collect data and predict their…

While we thoroughly enjoy munching on delicious crunchy chips, we are also well aware that the empty pack will probably end up in a dumping ground or in our precious water bodies. Plastic has been deemed non-biodegradable, which means it is…

Big fat Indian weddings are all about looking your best, dancing your heart out, and of course, eating lots and lots of food. Some people aim to at least taste everything offered in the buffet, while others vow to focus only on the exotic…

Last Updated: February 06, 2023, 16:46 ISTWe hope to empower pet owners to make informed choices and provide their pets with the nourishment they need to thriveThere are many myths surrounding packaged pet food that can cause confusion and…

"UPCYCLED" FOOD WASTE Another segment of the market is involved in food waste valorisation, or the conversion of food waste and by-products into higher-value products. UglyDuck Cafe owner Ong Weiquan has found the added step of processing…

"Don't waste your food". This is one common statement we have grown up hearing (from our elders). Ever wondered why? It is because wasting food is ethically a bad practice and also wastes natural resources. But you should know that it also…

Food waste is defined as food that is not eaten at home and is afterward thrown out. Food that has been thrown away or that has passed its “use-by date” may be the cause of this. Food waste occurs during food production and processing in a…

As awareness grows around the world about the problem of food waste, one culprit in particular is drawing scrutiny: “best before” labels. Manufacturers have used the labels for decades to estimate peak freshness. Unlike “use by”…

Our elders always used to teach us to take small portions of food at first to avoid wastage. However, somehow, most people tend to forget this lesson, and that's evident at social gatherings, especially weddings. People love throwing lavish…