ALDI Australia has reinforced its commitment to reducing food waste by signing the Australian Food Pact (the Pact).
The national initiative is led by End Food Waste Australia to build a more sustainable and resilient food system.
The retailer, which donated over 15 million meals through food rescue efforts in 2024, aims to halve food waste in its operations by 2030. The partnership will enable ALDI to collaborate with over 40 organisations across the food supply chain and leverage industry expertise to implement impactful waste reduction projects.
Daniel Baker, Director of National Sustainability at ALDI Australia, said as a key player in Australia’s food industry, ALDI is passionate about making a good difference in this space.
“While our ambition is to halve food waste in our operations by 2030, by joining the Australian Food Pact we want to make an even bigger difference by contributing towards solutions that will make meaningful change across the value chain.”
The Australian Food Pact is a voluntary agreement that unites stakeholders from farm to fork. ALDI’s involvement signals its commitment to fostering a competitive, sustainable, and circular food system.
Sam Oakden, Acting Director of Industry Action at End Food Waste Australia, welcomed the move.
“End Food Waste Australia is excited to welcome ALDI to the Australian Food Pact and commends their commitment to the critical goal of halving Australia’s food waste by 2030. Their leadership in the retail sector will play a pivotal role in driving change and reducing food waste across the supply chain.”
In addition to joining the Pact, ALDI has introduced new education and training programs for employees, focusing on waste reduction practices in stores and distribution centres. These initiatives aim to ensure surplus food is redirected to those in need through partnerships with organisations like OzHarvest and Foodbank.
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