AGF
The AGF (Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit) segment plays an important role in the food supply and health of society by providing fresh and healthy products. However, this segment faces significant challenges related to food waste.
Challenges with food waste in the AGF segment
1. Waste in processing:
Processing AGF products into finished consumer products generates significant amounts of waste that needs to be disposed of and processed.
2. Limited shelf life:
Potatoes, fruits and vegetables have a limited shelf life and can spoil quickly if not stored under the right conditions. Improper storage and transport conditions, such as temperature fluctuations and high humidity, can lead to spoilage and loss of quality.
3. Seasonal availability and overproduction:
The availability of certain AGF products varies widely by season, which can lead to overproduction during peak seasons and wastage if produce is not sold on time. It is difficult to accurately predict demand for fresh produce, which often results in surpluses that end up having to be discarded.
4. Consumer Expectations and Aesthetic Standards:
Consumers expect perfect-looking products, leading to the rejection of slightly damaged or abnormal products that are still edible. Supermarkets and shops want attractive displays, so products that do not meet visual standards are often thrown away by necessity.
5. Stringent regulations and food safety:
Stringent food safety regulations often force AGF companies to throw away produce at the slightest doubt about its freshness or quality. Food waste management and disposal regulations are stringent and can discourage companies from considering waste recycling.
Solution
These challenges make managing food waste in the AGF segment complex, but by deploying the Ecocreation Ecodigester, waste can be reduced and waste converted to raw material. Besides saving costs and contributing to a more sustainable and efficient food supply, the end product can be used as a soil conditioner.
The advantages:
Organic waste
becomes a valuable raw material: compost
Less waste
so less costs
Less transport
so less pollution
Less fertilizer needed
thus less depletion of fossil resources and less pollution
CO2
reduce your CO2 emissions
Proud employees
involved relations/suppliers and enthusiastic customers
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