Food businesses create different types of organic waste, some is edible and some can be used as animal feed or sent to make energy through anaerobic digestion.
Chris Silcock, head of Kellogg's UK, said: “Our goal is to always prevent waste occurring in the first place. That’s why today we are saying we are going to reduce the amount of organic waste we produce by half. We are investing in training and new processes to help make this happen and is our top priority.
“Where we do create food waste which is edible and safe to donate, we are committed to putting this to good use and helping to feed people. That’s why we’ll continue to donate as much of this as possible to organisations like food banks and community feeding schemes. Where we can’t donate food, we will find new innovative ways to use it, like using it ingredients in other foods and selling to breweries who can turn it into beer.
“Only after these possibilities are exhausted will we consider sending organic food waste to animal feed or to make energy. That’s because we believe, where possible, food waste which is safe to donate should be used to help feed people in need. Where it is still edible but not completely perfect we are committed to exploring innovative food and drink based alternatives.”
In scenarios where food has been damaged during transportation, Kellogg's will continue to donate food to FareShare and The Trussel Trust. In 2018 Kellogg's provided nearly ten million servings of food to people in the UK who needed assistance.
This year Kellogg’s UK teamed up with Salford brewery Seven Bro7hers to turn overcooked or discoloured Rice Krispies, Coco pops and Corn Flakes into beer.