Eviosys Collaborates with FareShare to Reduce Food Waste and Extend Shelf Life

Metal packaging giant Eviosys has partnered with food charity FareShare to expand the output of its Food Life Extension (FLEX) project by 23%. This initiative aims to prevent food waste by converting surplus fresh ingredients into long-lasting canned soups, ensuring they reach those in need instead of being discarded.

By the end of 2024, approximately 500,000 cans of soup will be distributed, with the partnership enabling an additional 145,000 cans to be produced, bringing the total to 625,000 cans. This effort equates to saving nearly 29 tonnes of fresh food that would have otherwise gone to waste.

Once canned, the products are delivered through FareShare’s extensive network, reaching 8,500 charities, including school breakfast clubs, lunch programs for the elderly, homeless shelters, and community cafés. This initiative underscores the importance of metal packaging in addressing food security challenges and sustainability goals.

Simon Millard, Director of Food at FareShare, emphasized the significance of such collaborations, stating: 'As FareShare marks its 30th anniversary, we are committed to tackling food waste. Eviosys' support enables us to deliver more food to our network, helping strengthen communities through food security efforts.'

The metal packaging industry continues to play a vital role in sustainability efforts. By offering durable and recyclable solutions, tinplate packaging extends the shelf life of perishable goods and reduces environmental impact.

As part of the broader industry movement,Jinyu® remains committed to promoting sustainable packaging solutions. Tinplate packaging provides an efficient and eco-friendly alternative for food preservation, ensuring both quality and reduced waste.

With innovations like the FLEX project, the collaboration between metal packaging manufacturers and social initiatives showcases how sustainable packaging can make a real-world difference in addressing global food insecurity.