Food Waste Matters

By: Honey and Fox
  • Summary

  • Food waste is everywhere, especially in the places we no longer notice. Food Waste Matters is a podcast where we have conversations with businesses, industry leaders, and researchers who are fighting against food waste. Our guests share real strategies for turning excess into success. Tune in to learn how your surplus can be an opportunity instead of a loss, benefiting both your business and the environment. Subscribe now to take action and make the most of our resources for the planet, the people, and the profit. Produced by Honey & Fox and supported by End Food Waste Australia.
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Episodes
  • S2E20. The People Behind Our Plates with Dr Joanne Freeman and Helen Johnston
    Nov 5 2024
    In this episode of Food Waste Matters, join Dr Joanne Freeman and Helen Johnston from Honey & Fox as they explore practical solutions for reducing food waste. They revisit insightful conversations with passionate industry experts who are making a difference in sustainability and community health. While all guests in this season shared wonderful wisdom and stories, three guests in particular really got us thinking in several positive ways. This episode features: Michelle Masher, Ugly Duck Fine Foods – discusses creative ways to turn surplus produce into delicious jams and relishes. Libby McKay, Eat Well Tasmania – emphasises the benefits of local produce and its impact on community well-being and environmental health. Kelly Johnston, Woodlane Orchard – shares innovative orchard practices that reduce waste and support sustainable farming. Tune in to discover how conversations around food waste and strong partnerships can create lasting, positive change for communities and the planet. This episode is packed with actionable insights on sustainability that will inspire you to think differently about food waste and the value of supporting local farms. We encourage you to explore small, impactful ways to reduce waste in your own life and support local producers whenever possible. By taking these steps, you’re contributing to a healthier, more sustainable food system. Don’t forget to subscribe to Food Waste Matters at www.foodwastematters.com.au for more conversations on sustainability and share this episode with anyone who might be inspired to join the movement against food waste. References mentioned in this episode: My Food Business⁠ https://www.myfoodbusiness.com.au/⁠ S2E10. I am Not Ugly with Michelle Masher Listen now at ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/honey-and-fox/episodes/S2E10--I-am-Not-Ugly-e2l21fk⁠ To learn more about Michelle and Ugly Duck Fine Foods please visit her website at ⁠uglyduckfinefoods.com⁠. S2E8. Too Good to Waste with Libby McKay To hear this episode visit ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/honey-and-fox/episodes/S2E8--Too-Good-to-Waste-e2jva1i⁠ You can find more details at⁠ ⁠www.eatwelltas.org.au⁠⁠ , which includes recipes and information about local events and follow Eat Well Tasmania on Instagram⁠ ⁠@eatwelltasmania⁠⁠. Tom Westcott: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dementedfermenter/?hl=en⁠ ⁠https://www.pigeonwholebakers.com.au/⁠ and⁠ https://www.instagram.com/pigeonwholebakers⁠ S2E3. S2E3. More Taste, Less Waste with Kelly Johnston Take a listen at ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/honey-and-fox/episodes/S2E3--More-Taste--Less-Waste-e2guklm⁠ To find out more about Woodlane Orchard and learn more about Kelly’s business please visit⁠ ⁠https://www.woodlaneorchard.com.au/⁠⁠. S2E18. Don't Forget the Regions! with Dr Joanne Freeman and Julie Bates Listen at ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/honey-and-fox/episodes/S2E18--Dont-Forget-the-Regions--with-Dr-Joanne-Freeman-and-Julie-Bates-e2p6384⁠ This podcast is brought to you by Honey & Fox, where their passion is food and the people who produce it. Honey & Fox specialise in getting you in front of the right people, in the right place, at the right time. Find out more at⁠ ⁠www.honeyandfox.com.au.⁠⁠ This podcast is supported by End Food Waste Australia who are leading impactful and research-informed food waste actions. To find out more about how they are working toward a more sustainable future please visit⁠ ⁠www.endfoodwaste.com.au.⁠⁠
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    34 mins
  • S2E19. Be Brave with Best Before with Lukas Parker
    Oct 23 2024

    Most consumers can't tell the difference between best before and use by and use them interchangeably.


    On this episode of Food Waste Matters, Dr. Joanne Freeman sits down with Associate Professor Lukas Parker from RMIT to delve into the intricacies of food labelling and how clear instructions could help mitigate food waste. Lukas is based in the School of Media and Communication at RMIT University, where he leads 3C, Communication and Change Co-lab. He is also a member of End Food Waste Australia, leading the National Date Labelling and Storage Advice Project. Specifically, his team worked with End Food Waste Australia to collect data from 125 consumer interviews which explored how consumers use (or do not use) existing food date labelling and storage advice to determine food freshness. Tune into this episode as Jo and Lukas discuss key findings and information including:

    • Confusion about existing labels and how to deal with food freshness, reliability, and storage.

    • How advice such as ‘store in a cool, dry place’ was interpreted as vague and unhelpful and less likely to be perceived as reliable or trustworthy for more humid climates.

    • Differences in demographics when it comes to making decisions about food quality and waste.

    • The usefulness of food dates in order to manage food at home and from a business perspective.

    • Riskier food categories and the differences in discernment when assessing if food can still be consumed.

    Date labels are not straightforward, and this episode touches on key points from consumers and researchers alike. To find out more about the national date labelling and storage advice (phase 1) please visit https://endfoodwaste.com.au/projects/national-date-labelling-and-storage-advice-phase-1/. Additional details about 3C (Communication and Change Co-lab) are also available at https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/media-and-communication/research/communication-change-colab.

    We also take this opportunity to thank Lukas Parker for his time. If you would like to reach out to Lukas he can be reached on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlukas/.

    This podcast is brought to you by Honey & Fox, whose passion is food and the people who produce it. Honey & Fox works with fishers, farmers and small food businesses to help them find and sell to their perfect customers – people who will buy without questioning the price. Find out more at www.honeyandfox.com.au.

    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.


    And this episode is also available on our YouTube channel at:

    https://youtu.be/vUbDxoHe3a0

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    30 mins
  • S2E18. Don't Forget the Regions! with Dr Joanne Freeman and Julie Bates
    Oct 8 2024

    Australia. Fertile land and an abundance of agricultural products. So, what does this mean when it comes to food waste?

    Regional businesses sustain the economy throughout Australia, particularly in the agricultural and food sectors. Despite their importance, these businesses often struggle with implementing sustainable practices, such as decreasing food waste, due to limited resources, lack of knowledge, and capacity constraints. This episode is all about the regions, as Linda Bonney joins Dr Joanne Freeman from Honey & Fox and Julie Bates from Regional Development Australia Murraylands Riverland (RDAMR). Both Jo and Julie are research participants for End Food Waste Australia, and for several months, they held detailed discussions and interacted with food businesses in the Murraylands and Riverland regional areas of South Australia. These companies, which varied from small-scale food manufacturers to family-run businesses, consistently expressed their eagerness to tackle food waste. However, many were uncertain about how to get started. In this episode, you can hear all about:

    • An overview of the 'Cultivating the Capacity of Food Businesses to Reduce and Transform Food Waste - Phase 1' project and how it came about.
    • How the research was collected and the most surprising findings regarding the training of regional food businesses.
    • Future visions and long-term plans for the Food Waste Transformers Program.
    • The next steps for this initiative and the plan to roll out the program nationally, with support from potential funders.
    • Stories about how food waste strategies are being used both in the home and in the field.

    Tackling the specific obstacles that small regional businesses encounter is fundamental to future food waste management and providing them with a tangible solution towards a more eco-friendly and robust future will only be of benefit for economies throughout Australia.

    To find out about Murraylands & Riverland, you can visit their website at https://rdamr.com.au/ and to find out more about Cultivating the Capacity of Food Businesses to Reduce and Transform Food Waste – Phase One, please visit https://endfoodwaste.com.au/projects/cultivating-the-capacity-of-food-businesses-to-reduce-and-transform-food-waste-phase-one/

    This podcast is brought to you by Honey & Fox, whose passion is food and the people who produce it. Honey & Fox works with fishers, farmers and small food businesses to help them find and sell to their perfect customers – people who will buy without questioning the price. Find out more at https://www.honeyandfox.com.au.

    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 https://⁠www.endfoodwaste.com.au⁠.

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    38 mins

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