2023-24 ANNUAL REPORT RELEASED

End Food Waste Australia Charts Progress Toward Halving Food Waste by 2030 

End Food Waste Australia (EFWA) has released its 2023-24 Annual Report, marking a transformative year in Australia’s journey to halve food waste by 2030. The report showcases significant achievements across research, industry engagement, and policy development, demonstrating the power of collaborative action in addressing one of our nation’s most pressing challenges. 

“This year represents a pivotal moment in our organisation’s evolution,” says EFWA CEO Dr Steven Lapidge. “The transition to End Food Waste Australia reflects our maturity as the nation’s leading food waste reduction organisation and our readiness to drive the unprecedented action needed to achieve Australia’s 2030 target.” 

Key highlights from the year include: 

  • Global recognition through Dr Lapidge’s appointment to Champions 12.3, making him the first Australasian leader to join this prestigious international coalition 
  • Growth of the Australian Food Pact to 39 signatories, with members reporting collective savings of $60 million from food waste reduction initiatives 
  • Launch of groundbreaking Sector Action Plans for horticulture, bananas, melons, and catering sectors 
  • Development of Australia’s first nationwide consumer behaviour change campaign, The Great Unwaste 
  • Significant research breakthroughs through seven new projects valued at $2.2 million 

The report also details the organisation’s preparation for the next phase of Australia’s food waste reduction journey, including the development of the 2024-2030 Strategic Business Plan. This comprehensive roadmap outlines the $135 million investment needed to deliver an additional reduction of 2.5 million tonnes of food waste through collaborative action across research, industry initiatives, and behaviour change programs. 

“While we’ve made substantial progress, achieving Australia’s 2030 target will require unprecedented collaboration and investment,” notes EFWA Chair John Webster. “Our annual report demonstrates both our readiness to lead this effort and the tangible impact that coordinated action can achieve.” 

The full annual report can be downloaded here.