Cold Chain Firm Lineage Launches Global Food Waste Challenge
One of the world’s top cold chain specialists has launched a competition to encourage innovative technologies and data solutions to address global post-harvest food waste.
Temperature-controlled warehouse company, Lineage, is offering funding and incubator programmes for winning solutions as part of its Food Chain Innovation Challenge.
The competition aims to address the critical issue of postharvest food waste, which contributes to global food insecurity.
The challenge comes at a time when nearly a billion people are expected to face severe food insecurity by 2028, according to the report.
Lineage, which operates 480 facilities across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, is inviting students and startups to present innovative technologies and data solutions to combat this problem.
Lineage's challenge intensifies fight against food waste
Lineage’s Food Chain Innovation Challenge is aimed at addressing postharvest food waste, will take place in London, Amsterdam and San Francisco in November 2024.
The report outlines four specific areas where participants are asked to present their ideas:
- Reducing food waste
- Food preservation techniques
- Improving access to nutritious food
- Data-driven insights and analytics
The challenge offers substantial rewards, with the report revealing that regional winners will receive a US$5,000 cash prize and progress to the grand final.
The overall winner will be awarded a US$50,000 grand prize and a place in a six-month, executive-led incubator program.
The London event will feature a judging panel including experts from FareShare, food redistribution charity and WRAP, a sustainability organisation and the Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Leaders.
The report mentions that industry partners ReLondon, a partnership aiming to make London a circular economy leader and FoodCycle, charity that combats food waste, will provide coaching to help participants refine their pitches.
Lineage: a global force in temperature-controlled logistics
Lineage operates as the world's largest global temperature-controlled warehouse and its operations extend beyond warehouse management.
The company offers end-to-end supply chain solutions and leverages technology to optimise food distribution.
This integrated approach allows Lineage to address complex logistics challenges, from storage to transportation.
The company's focus on innovation is evident in its efforts to reduce food waste and increase supply chain efficiency.
By hosting the Food Chain Innovation Challenge, Lineage demonstrates its commitment to fostering new solutions in the industry.
Greg Lehmkuhl, President and CEO of Lineage said: “Lineage is constantly looking at how we improve the global management of food storage, transportation and distribution.
“Beyond our own operational improvements, the Food Chain Innovation Challenge is a platform for us to support the industry's most promising talent and innovations.”
He concludes: “By collaborating, we can develop solutions that not only address food waste but also promote sustainable practices for the long term.”
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