Feast Gıda Introduces Sustainable Solutions Against Water and Food Waste

Feast, the frozen food brand of E. Özgörkey Grup, is drawing attention with its sustainability vision and steps taken to prevent water and food waste.

The company minimises water consumption by using water recovery systems in production processes and develops environmentally conscious solutions by applying innovative technologies to reduce food waste.

Global Water Scarcity and Turkey's Situation 

According to the World Water Development Report published by the United Nations in 2023, 26% of the global population lacks access to safe drinking water and 46% is without sanitation services. While global water demand is expected to increase by 25% by 2050, water scarcity is foreseen to become an even greater threat, particularly in major cities. Turkey is being seriously affected by this crisis. In regions facing water stress, challenges are sometimes encountered in meeting agricultural, industrial and drinking water needs. Feast Gıda addresses this problem by adopting sustainable production methods that minimise water waste in production processes. By investing specifically in water recovery systems, it reduces water consumption at its production facilities year on year. 

The Scale of Food Waste and Feast's Zero Waste Philosophy

Globally, 931 million tonnes of food are wasted annually, with a large portion originating from households. Food waste is not only an economic loss but also has serious environmental consequences. While 10% of global carbon emissions stem from food waste, this has a major impact on climate change. Approximately 18 million tonnes of food are wasted annually in Turkey. This situation brings both economic and environmental damage. Feast Gıda, which follows a minimum waste policy in production processes, freezes products while preserving their nutritional values through IQF (Individual Quick Freezing) technology. In this way, products retain their freshness from day one, and because they are consumed as needed, they play an important role in reducing waste. 

Feast Gıda's Sustainability Vision 

Feast Gıda places environmental sustainability goals for reducing water and food waste at the forefront. Operating with a sustainable production approach, the company reduces water waste by using water recovery technologies and runs multiple projects for the recycling of waste in food production. Feast Gıda aims to raise awareness among consumers and foster more conscious consumption habits.

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Safety in Turkey

Sustainability plays a key role in solving problems related to water and food waste. Feast Gıda supports sustainable agricultural policies aimed at solving these problems and cooperates with local producers. Feast's experienced agricultural team is involved at every point of agricultural production from seed to table, ensuring the sustainability of agricultural processes and food. 

The Importance of Responsible Production and Consumption

Feast Gıda operates with the awareness that reducing water and food waste is critical from both economic and environmental perspectives. Adopting a responsible production and consumption approach, the company aims to increase sustainability solutions on a global scale. With this awareness, Feast Gıda, which emphasises the importance of water and food conservation to both producers and consumers, continues to take important steps towards the future.