S2E9. Food Waste Futures

How does the collaboration of university research and industry expertise generate tomorrow's leaders in tackling food waste? 

Jayne Gallagher is in conversation with Dr. Steven Lapidge, who is back with another CEO check-in with End Food Waste Australia. Hear about a new program that unites university research and industry expertise by sponsoring current professionals for a PhD that will explore and address food waste. Listen to this episode to find out about: 

• The new strategic business plan for 2024-2030, focusing on halving food waste in Australia by 2030. 

• The industry PhD program combining the expertise of university research with industry experience by providing current industry professionals with opportunities to pursue a PhD on the job. You can read the report here https://endfoodwaste.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EFW-CRC-Industry-PhD-Guidelines_May2024_FINAL.pdf. 

• The National Food Waste Summit and Trade Show on 24 – 25 July 2024 in Melbourne https://www.foodwastesummit.com.au/. Australia’s biggest gathering dedicated to ending food waste. 

 

To learn more about End Food Waste Australia you can find more details at www.endfoodwaste.com.au.  

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 This podcast is supported by End Food Waste Australia, which is leading impactful and research-informed food waste actions. To learn more about how they are working toward a more sustainable future, please visit ⁠www.endfoodwaste.com.au⁠.