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September 14, 2022 Opens: 10:00 AM EDT/ 7:00 AM PDT

2nd USDA Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair

REGISTER NOW TO ACCESS ALL MATERIALS ON DEMAND THROUGH JULY 31, 2024

In U.S., more than one-third of all available food goes uneaten through loss or waste. Public and private organizations are creating solutions to address food loss and waste throughout the food system – from farm to table.

On September 14, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. EDT, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host the 2nd USDA Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair, which will showcase some of the latest food loss and waste mitigation technologies, innovations, and programs developed by USDA, academic institutions, local governments, and businesses. This free, virtual event is perfect for businesses, nonprofits, researchers, and food sector leaders, and individuals who want to know about the latest developments in reducing food loss and waste.

Exhibitors in this year’s fair include USDA agencies conducting or funding food loss and waste programs or projects; businesses and universities that are researching or commercializing an innovation that received USDA funding; and local and municipal governments and their partners that have received USDA composting and food waste reduction grants.

Among business exhibitors in this year’s fair are U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions, which are businesses and organizations that have committed to reducing food loss and waste in their own operations in the United States by 50 percent by the year 2030. The 2030 Champions is a joint initiative between USDA and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The virtual event will include presentations and over three dozen virtual booths. Participants are invited to text or video chat with representatives in real time. Attendees can also interact in a virtual networking lounge. 

Register for the 2nd USDA Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair and share this notice with your friends, family, and colleagues—all are invited to attend! You only need an email to register.

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Questions? Please contact Jean Buzby (USDA Food Loss and Waste) Liaison at jean.buzby@usda.gov

Click here to view the Agenda!


Speakers
  • Jean Buzby

    USDA's Office of the Chief Economist
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Lana Coppolino Suarez

    Associate Chief in the Materials Management Branch
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Frank Franciosi

    Executive Director, U.S. Composting Council
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Anne Germain

    Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs - National Waste & Recycling Association
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Elise Golan

    Director for Sustainable Development - USDA
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Ahmed Kablan

    Leads the Center for Nutrition Efforts on Food Loss and Waste
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Priya Kadam

    Senior Advisor
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Joshua Kotler

    Social-Good Professional
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Tony Pupillo

    Senior Director for Retail Food Industry Partnerships for Feeding America
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Kai Robertson

    Independent Senior Corporate Sustainability Advisor
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Anna Wilkinson

    Director of Communications - NARA
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Leah Wilkinson

    Vice President of Public Policy and Education - American Feed Industry Association
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Turner Wyatt

    CEO - Upcycled Food Association
    BIOGRAPHY

Agenda

Speakers


  • Jean Buzby

    Jean Buzby

    USDA's Office of the Chief Economist

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Lana Coppolino Suarez

    Lana Coppolino Suarez

    Associate Chief in the Materials Management Branch

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Frank Franciosi

    Frank Franciosi

    Executive Director, U.S. Composting Council

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Anne Germain

    Anne Germain

    Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs - National Waste & Recycling Association

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Elise Golan

    Elise Golan

    Director for Sustainable Development - USDA

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Ahmed Kablan

    Ahmed Kablan

    Leads the Center for Nutrition Efforts on Food Loss and Waste

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Priya Kadam

    Priya Kadam

    Senior Advisor

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Joshua Kotler

    Joshua Kotler

    Social-Good Professional

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Tony Pupillo

    Tony Pupillo

    Senior Director for Retail Food Industry Partnerships for Feeding America

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Kai Robertson

    Kai Robertson

    Independent Senior Corporate Sustainability Advisor

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Anna Wilkinson

    Anna Wilkinson

    Director of Communications - NARA

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Leah Wilkinson

    Leah Wilkinson

    Vice President of Public Policy and Education - American Feed Industry Association

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Turner Wyatt

    Turner Wyatt

    CEO - Upcycled Food Association

    BIOGRAPHY
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