Keynote Session: Examples of Reducing Food Waste in Half by 2030, Eliminating Hunger, Enhancing Food Security, and Infrastructure Needs in the Organics Industry

Eliminating Hunger & Waste at Ahold Delhaize USA. Justin LaCroix, Director of Sustainable Operations & Brand Lead, Health & Sustainability. Ahold Delhaize | USA

This presentation will provide a review of Ahold Delhaize USA’s food waste reduction targets, strategy, and levers to cut food waste 32% by 2025 and 50% by 2030. Source reduction tactics, food rescue and donation initiatives, diversion strategies, and progress to date will be discussed. Attendees will learn how one of the world’s largest food retailers and a founding partner of the “10x20x30” initiative, is addressing food loss and waste. 

Innovations in Upcycled Food Technology: A Sustainable Approach to Eliminate Food Waste and Expand the Food Economy. Sue Marshall, CEO and founder, NEWZRO, SBC. MN
With the global population soaring and resources dwindling, the imperative to mitigate food waste has never been more pressing. Upcycled food technology offers a sustainable solution to transforming food by-products into valuable food ingredients. Innovative companies are harnessing new technologies to repurpose food waste into high-quality marketable goods for human consumption. Discussion will address the socio-economic implications of upcycled food technology that enhance food security by reducing reliance on finite resources & to reduce waste for environmental stewardship.
Unlocking Solutions: Navigating Food Waste Diversion Across 400+ Restaurants at MGM Resorts. Cassie Snow, Sustainability Manager, Social Impact & Sustainability, MGM Resorts International. NV
MGM Resorts International, a member of the U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions initiative, manages over 4.4 million square feet of event space & 400+ dining establishments. Learn about MGM Resorts strategic approach to food waste management and its robust food waste management program. This presentation sheds light on the effectiveness, challenges, and success stories of MGM Resorts' food waste & carbon reduction efforts in alignment with their SBTi Scope 3 commitment.  
Infrastructure in the Organics and Waste Industry: Scaling Vertically Integrated Diversion Solutions Nationwide. Ryan Begin, CEO and co-founder, Divert. MA
The waste industry is facing several challenges – increasing amounts of waste, dwindling landfill capacity, climate change, and growing regulatory pressures. To address these challenges, the industry needs rapid & responsible infrastructure expansion. Divert, a company at the forefront of wasted food prevention, will delve into the considerations and legislation necessary to develop & scale key infrastructure & explore how we can balance the sustainability needs of today with the goals of tomorrow.