Tackling Food Waste Together

Live recording from NZISF 2023

Food waste is a wicked problem and requires a collaborative effort to address it. In this panel discussion hosted by the University of Otago's Food Waste Innovation Group, you will hear from leaders in four of the key sectors in this mission: government, research, industry and non-profit. Each panelist will explain how they are addressing food waste in their world, and what the public can do to support this mahi.

Panelists:

• Dame Juliet Gerrard - Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor
• Prof. Miranda Mirosa - University of Otago Department of Food Science
• Prof. Craig Bunt - Researcher, Agricultural Innovation
• Chris Henderson - Group Manager Waste and Environmental Solutions, Dunedin City Council
• Hamish Conway - Research & Development Director, Goodman-Fielder
• Nicki Solomon - Business Development Manager, NZ Food Innovation Network
• Kaitlin Dawson - Executive Director, Champions 12.3 + Kai Commitment
• Deborah Manning - Founder & Director, KiwiHarvest + NZ Food Network

This talk was recorded live on 4 July 2023 as part of the New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology Annual Conference and the New Zealand International Science Festival.