CPF recognizes the importance and strives to develop production processes throughout the value chain to reduce food loss and food waste. CPF also promotes utilization of waste according to the principles of circular economy, covering animal farming, food processing, distribution center and channels and restaurants. Further to this, CPF supports the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) on sustainable production and consumption. Therefore, CPF has formulated the Food Loss and Food Waste Policy with the following guidelines:

Consolidate data on food loss, surplus food and food waste in accordance with Food Loss & Waste Protocol

Since 2020, CPF started a research study to develop a program which aimed to measure food loss, using the data collection guidelines introduced by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The main objectives of the program are to assess food loss and identify measures to reduce loss throughout the entire value chain. A pilot project was conducted with fresh chicken meat and egg products to find the critical point of food loss (Hotspot) which has led to the development of the projects that will prevent and reduce food loss.

Reducing Food Loss, Surplus Food and Food Waste from the Production Process

The management framework is as follows: