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Is South Africa Ready to Fix Its Food Waste Problem?

Every year, South Africa throws away about 10 million tonnes of food, leaving millions hungry. To address the sharp rise in food and nutrition insecurity in South Africa, FoodForward SA is calling for bold policymaking and purposeful action, writes allAfrica's Melody Chironda.

South Africa: South Africa Wastes 10 Million Tons of Food, But One Organisation Races to Save It

allAfrica, 28 April 2026

In a warehouse on the outskirts of Cape Town, crates of packaged food, carrots and canned goods move quickly from pallets to plates. Stacked high against the walls, food that might… Read more »
South Africa: Foodforward SA Calls for Decisive Action to Address Sharp Rise in Food Insecurity

Daily Maverick, 12 April 2026

The nonprofit FoodForward SA has red-flagged the sharp rise in nutrition insecurity in South African households over the past five years, driven by rising living costs, food prices… Read more »
Africa: Committed to Halving Food Waste By 2030, South Africa Doesn't Know If It's Winning

Daily Maverick, 31 March 2026

South Africa throws away roughly a third of all the food it produces every year, about 10 million tonnes, while millions go hungry. On International Zero Waste Day, the question… Read more »
South Africa: Turning Food Waste Into Millions of Healthy Meals

GroundUp, 19 March 2026

Companies like FoodForward SA and Ladles of Love are rescuing produce and redistributing it in vulnerable communities Read more »
South Africa: Food Waste in South Africa Is Dumped in Landfills - Study Weighs Up Healthier and More Sustainable Options

The Conversation Africa, 10 December 2025

Every year, millions of tonnes of food end up in South Africa's landfills. This is a wasted resource that deepens environmental damage, worsens food insecurity and costs the… Read more »