1、XA recommended blueprint for food waste transformationReflects advice of The Consumer Goods Forums External CounselvalueTurningwaste intoIntroductionFood waste is no longer just a cost to be managed.Its an opportunity to create business and societal value,drive innovation,and build long-term resilie

2、nce across the food system.As companies active in consumer goods and retail,CGF members have the opportunity to individually move beyond reduction and recycling improvements and embrace a circular growth approach,where nutritional benefits are fully valorized,waste is designed out of the value chain

3、 and new value is generated across the full lifecycle.In tackling the food-waste crisis,prevention remains the most impactful strategy,as avoiding waste before it occurs strengthens profitability,supports farmer livelihoods,and keeps food and its nutrients in use at their highest value.Independent o

4、f the methods chosen,the real transformation depends on enabling action.This includes engaging with stakeholders and encouraging circularity as a core design principle to remove waste and enable value creation at every stage.Although the challenges ahead are significant,its important to recognize th

5、at important progress has already been made on these goals.The opportunity now is to build on that momentum.With their experience,CGF members can support more consistent,scalable impact.We encourage retailers and manufacturers,along with all other trading partners in the end-to-end food value chain,

6、to prioritize the hot spots where further action is needed,identify gaps and opportunities in their food waste road maps,and design,measure,communicate,and scale owned initiatives to support progress across the value chain.2Turning waste into value Sharon Bligh Director of health and sustainability,