NTUC should allow people to check out expiring food items for free (T&C apply).
Day BEFORE next day expiry, item will be at 25% discount (understood nationwide system, so no need to stick new label).
At start of day, same day expiry items will be 50% discount (understood nationwide system, so no need to stick new label).
Noon time, 60% discount (stick on 60% discount label and do stock check).
At 6pm, 80% discount.
Same thing happens at sushi counters since the food item will be disposed off at the end of the day anyway.
At closing, u can have it for free PROVIDED u make any purchase from the supermarket which is in excess of the free expiring food item value calculated at 80% price discount.
This will really help the poor, the economy and reduce food wastage in Singapore.
Day BEFORE next day expiry, item will be at 25% discount (understood nationwide system, so no need to stick new label).
At start of day, same day expiry items will be 50% discount (understood nationwide system, so no need to stick new label).
Noon time, 60% discount (stick on 60% discount label and do stock check).
At 6pm, 80% discount.
Same thing happens at sushi counters since the food item will be disposed off at the end of the day anyway.
At closing, u can have it for free PROVIDED u make any purchase from the supermarket which is in excess of the free expiring food item value calculated at 80% price discount.
This will really help the poor, the economy and reduce food wastage in Singapore.
Simpler ways to reduce food wastage
Food stalls at coffee shops and foodcourts have a similar problem where unsold food is often discarded at the end of a business day.
Food stalls at coffee shops and foodcourts have a similar problem where unsold food is often discarded at the end of a business day.PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO
PUBLISHED: SEP 2, 2019, 6:58 AM SGT
We can start small to tackle the issue of food waste before thinking big to overhaul the food supply chain (Overhaul in food supply chain needed, says study, Aug 28).
For a start, the packaging of food items at major supermarkets can be divided into smaller portions, especially for perishable products, like pre-packed fresh meat and vegetables.
Unlike in wet markets where such perishables are sold in loose quantities which allows you to buy what you need, you do not have that flexibility in supermarkets.
This can often result in wastage if such perishables are not consumed on time.
Second, there are certain housing estates that allow residents to donate excess perishables by depositing them into a fridge while they are still edible. Such foods can then be freely taken by needy residents in the area.
Such an initiative helps to reduce food wastage while promoting the spirit of communal sharing.
Third, let's tackle the major sources of cooked food waste. These include hotels which serve buffets.
Often, dishes are cooked in excess to avoid shortage and hence customer dissatisfaction. Even at functions, such as meetings and conventions or weddings, there would usually be a lot of leftover food.
If such leftover food is not being channelled to the needy, due to concerns over food safety and liability issues, it is food wastage.
Food stalls at coffee shops and foodcourts have a similar problem where unsold food is often discarded at the end of a business day.
If the issue of liability over food safety can be addressed (which the Singapore Food Agency is looking into), then such food can be channelled to the needy without going to waste.
If we can tackle the basic sources of food waste and reduce it, the current level of food waste can be reduced significantly without any major overhaul.
Victor Tan Thiam Siew
https://www.straitstimes.com/forum/letters-on-the-web/simpler-ways-to-reduce-food-wastage
Food stalls at coffee shops and foodcourts have a similar problem where unsold food is often discarded at the end of a business day.
Food stalls at coffee shops and foodcourts have a similar problem where unsold food is often discarded at the end of a business day.PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO
PUBLISHED: SEP 2, 2019, 6:58 AM SGT
We can start small to tackle the issue of food waste before thinking big to overhaul the food supply chain (Overhaul in food supply chain needed, says study, Aug 28).
For a start, the packaging of food items at major supermarkets can be divided into smaller portions, especially for perishable products, like pre-packed fresh meat and vegetables.
Unlike in wet markets where such perishables are sold in loose quantities which allows you to buy what you need, you do not have that flexibility in supermarkets.
This can often result in wastage if such perishables are not consumed on time.
Second, there are certain housing estates that allow residents to donate excess perishables by depositing them into a fridge while they are still edible. Such foods can then be freely taken by needy residents in the area.
Such an initiative helps to reduce food wastage while promoting the spirit of communal sharing.
Third, let's tackle the major sources of cooked food waste. These include hotels which serve buffets.
Often, dishes are cooked in excess to avoid shortage and hence customer dissatisfaction. Even at functions, such as meetings and conventions or weddings, there would usually be a lot of leftover food.
If such leftover food is not being channelled to the needy, due to concerns over food safety and liability issues, it is food wastage.
Food stalls at coffee shops and foodcourts have a similar problem where unsold food is often discarded at the end of a business day.
If the issue of liability over food safety can be addressed (which the Singapore Food Agency is looking into), then such food can be channelled to the needy without going to waste.
If we can tackle the basic sources of food waste and reduce it, the current level of food waste can be reduced significantly without any major overhaul.
Victor Tan Thiam Siew
https://www.straitstimes.com/forum/letters-on-the-web/simpler-ways-to-reduce-food-wastage
