As food waste is a noted priority of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association's (CCA) Food Policy Committee, it is notable to mention Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)’s announcement of a Food Waste Challenge. On November 19, 2020, Minister Bibeau pronounced a $20 million dollar investment that will award funding to those whose innovative solutions have the potential of reducing the most amount of food waste, with a focus on new innovators looking to accelerate and grow their solutions and who may not have the necessary resources.
Challenge Streams A and B are now open for concept applications with a closing date of January 18, 2021. Up to $10.8 million will be awarded to innovators with an innovative way of “doing business” (that is, a new business model) that can prevent or divert food waste at any point from farm-to-plate. Have an idea, or thoughts to share for reducing waste along the beef supply chain? Learn more here. If you’d like to discuss CCA’s food waste priorities, contact Lauren Martin, CCA's Government & Food Industry Relations Manager at martinl@cattle.ca.