Food Loss & Waste Initiatives Database

This database compiles every food loss and waste initiative conducted at either the EU-level or the state-level from 2016–2026. Initiatives are divided into programme types, such as Horizon 2020, Eurostars, LIFE, state-level, etc. Within each type the initiatives are listed by: name, scope/country targeted, funding source, timeframe, food waste hierarchy level targeted, target group(s) of the initiative, expected result type, and result link (if available).

A legend is included on the landing page with all available categories for the ‘food waste hierarchy level targeted’, ‘target group(s) of the initiative’, and ‘expected result type’ variables (e.g., expected result types may include awareness-raising, partnership-building, and/or research, among others).

The database is live and kept available by SAFE – Safe Food Advocacy Europe, however, no new initiatives will be added in the future. For any inquiries, please contact SAFE at: campaigns@safefoodadvocacy.eu

Policy Briefs

Produced by SAFE – Safe Food Advocacy Europe, the SISTERS policy briefs translated project results into practical recommendations to support food waste reduction and the uptake of innovative solutions across the European food system.

Policy Actions

COP27 Joint Policy Letter with ZeroW EU Project (November 2022)
Policy brief on Food Waste Reduction Targets (September 2023)
Food Waste Reduction – EU-funded projects call for ambitious set of reduction targets for EU Member States and policy consistency across the EU (December 2023)