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FoodForward SA: Turning Surplus into Sustenance

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Understanding confusing food date labels can help reduce food waste, which is crucial as 10 million tonnes of food are wasted annually in South Africa. FoodForward SA, established in 2009, tackles hunger by redistributing quality surplus food to those in need, serving 985,000 people daily through 2,750 organisations. Join Andy du Plessis on the Good Things Guy podcast to discuss their impactful work.

11 Jun 2024 English South Africa Personal Journals · Daily News Brent Lindeque

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