Locally owned supermarket Spinneys has become the first retailer to partner with the ‘Food for Life’ programme, a UAE initiative to drive nationwide transformation towards healthier diets from sustainable food systems.
Led by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) and the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), in collaboration with Emirates Nature-WWF and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), the initiative supports the UAE’s goal to halve food waste by 2030 in line with the National Food Security Strategy 2051 as the country works towards becoming a global leader in sustainable food systems.
Bringing to light the role food plays in our lives and the environmental impact when it’s wasted, ‘Food for Life’ aims to mobilise stakeholders across the food ecosystem to help individuals change their daily actions toward a more sustainable lifestyle and save one-third of waste by shopping, cooking and eating smarter.
Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said: “The global food system is the single biggest contributor to biodiversity loss, deforestation, drought, freshwater pollution and the collapse of aquatic wildlife. It’s also the second-biggest generator of greenhouse gas emissions, contributing significantly to climate change. In addition, one-third of edible food produced globally is wasted. With all that in mind, we see the urgency of making smarter choices around food. This is why ‘Food for Life’ seeks to educate consumers to truly appreciate food and prevent it from going into the bin. Community engagement is by far the best tool at our disposal in our quest to reduce food waste. We thank Spinneys for joining the campaign and for its steadfast commitment to sustainability.”
