AGF Freezers Says No to Food Loss and Waste on International Day of Awareness on September 29

Vancouver, Canada – AGF Freezers Ltd, a global food freezing manufacturer, celebrates International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste by saying “no to food loss and waste.” On September 29, 2024, global food manufacturers have a role to play in reducing potential food waste through efficient food production processes. Food is lost and wasted along the whole food value chain - from production through handling, transportation, storage, and distribution, and then finally at consumption. (UN FAO 2023)

By following some simple rules, we can all contribute to the reduction of food waste:

·        When purchasing groceries, buy only what you need. If you buy in bulk, be aware of items with a limited shelf life. (US FDA, 2019)

·        Use your freezer! Freezing is a great way to store most foods to keep them from going bad until you are ready to eat them. Better yet, take out only what you need and keep the rest in the freezer.

·        Temperature rule – the "Danger Zone" (40 °F-140 °F) is important to follow as bacteria growth accelerates between this range. Safe food also means less food waste.

Food waste continues to hurt the global economy and fuel climate change, nature loss, and pollution, (UNEP, 2024). We should all do our part to make this change.

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About AGF Freezers

Established in 2010 in Vancouver, Canada, AGF Freezers is a global food freezing manufacturer built on trust and dependability. Utilizing engineering and manufacturing expertise from Canada and Europe, AGF is committed to providing best-in-class freezing solutions to improve global food production efficiency. AGF Freezers serves international markets to meet customer demand, establishing offices in Europe, South America, China, Australasia, and the Middle East/Africa.

For more information, go to www.agffreezers.com