Enjoyed in nature. Made to respect it.
Monica Mathiassen, Sustainability Manager
What we measure ourselves on.
To reach the 2030 target, we work on three fronts:
- Less waste in production. The core of it — a 55% reduction.
- Fewer damaged products. Closely tied to production waste.
- Smarter technology. Up-to-date production and digital infrastructure are a prerequisite.
Our approach.
We started by understanding the problem. In 2020 we mapped the entire operation and found where waste actually starts: in raw-material storage, as unsellable or damaged products, and as production loss.
Since then we’ve introduced clear procedures for quality deviations and unsellable products, so less is lost through production and packing. Products that are safe but can’t be sold, we reuse internally or externally rather than discard. Surplus goods go regularly to social and charitable causes — turning potential waste into a resource for the community. In parallel, we invest in smarter production and packing technology for pouches, which cuts waste across the board.
Where we stand.
The work is paying off. From the 2020 baseline to today:
- Raw-material waste: down 50%.
- Defective products: down 80%.
- Misproduction: down 37% (2023 to 2024).
- Food waste per product: halved since 2020.
Next, we’re setting new 2030 targets to take food waste down further still.
Frequently asked questions.
How much has REAL Turmat reduced food waste?
Food waste per product is halved since 2020. Raw-material waste is down 50%, and defective products down 80%.
What’s the 2030 target?
55% less food waste, as part of reaching climate neutrality.
What happens to food that can’t be sold?
Safe but unsellable food is reused internally or externally, and surplus goes to social and charitable causes.
Internal links.
Latest actions.
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Tackling Food WasteWe have reduced wreckage pouches with 91%
Les mer om dette: We have reduced wreckage pouches with 91%We’ve reduced wreckage pouches by 91% through smarter technology, stronger collaboration, and increased operator insight. A major step toward cutting food waste and ensuring more REAL meals reach those who need them.
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Tackling Food WasteCollaborative efforts to reduce food waste
Les mer om dette: Collaborative efforts to reduce food wasteClose collaboration across departments and with suppliers has been key to reducing food waste, particularly by addressing packaging issues that caused ingredient damage during transport.
