Nisa retailers save 175,000 meals through Too Good To Go
Nisa’s independent retailers are celebrating Stop Food Waste Day by celebrating a Surprise Bag milestone with 175,000 meals now saved since the relationship with the world’s largest surplus food app, Too Good To Go began in 2019.
With over 300 stores signed up to the app, the latest figure equates to 477,187 kilograms of CO2e avoided.
That is equivalent to 83 flight tickets around the world, 1,637 flight tickets from London to Berlin or the yearly CO2e emissions of 62 UK citizens.
Together the Nisa sites are actively fighting food waste through the free-to-download app and ensuring the Surprise Bags of food are prevented from being thrown away.
The app presents retailers with a useful tool to drastically reduce the amount of food waste in store whilst offering a helping hand to the community by sharing cut price products at a time when the cost of living is a concern for many across the UK.
Stop Food Waste Day is the largest single day of action in the fight against global food waste. Started in 2017 by Compass Group USA, Stop Food Waste Day is now recognised globally in every corner of the world as we unite to educate, inspire, and ignite change.
It is estimated 33% of all food produced is wasted every year. That translates to £1 trillion worth of food annually.
Ian Bacon, Regional Retail Manager at Nisa, said: “Every Nisa store that has so far partnered with Too Good To Go has given positive feedback about how simple the app is to use and the impact on the local community.
“I know many of our retailers are really passionate about environmental issues and partnering with Too Good To Go is a fantastic way of preventing excessive waste of food products.”
Sophie Trueman, Country Director at Too Good To Go UK/IE, added: "Since partnering with Nisa in 2019, their commitment and active involvement have made them a valuable partner in our mission to reduce food waste. The Nisa team has consistently demonstrated their dedication, enthusiasm, and provided invaluable support.
“Together, we have successfully saved 175,000 meals to date, a significant achievement in our efforts to reduce food waste. This milestone reflects our shared commitment to sustainability and the positive influence businesses can have when working together. With Nisa's continued support, we look forward to reaching new milestones and making an even greater impact."
I know many of our retailers are really passionate about environmental issues and partnering with Too Good To Go is a fantastic way of preventing excessive waste of food products.
