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I am a freelance journalist based in Mexico City. I started here as a print journalist focusing mostly on business, economics, and the energy. I now cover a wider range of issues in all media, including fixing and producing video stories as well as some basic shooting and editing on DSLRs. My favorite issues to cover are immigration, the informal economy, and natural resources/energy issues. I've worked with Al Jazeera, The Guardian, The Telegraph, Global Post, Latin Finance, Latin Trade, Makeshift magazine, and others. I also host, produce, and edit a podcast on Latin American current events.
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How Mexico City's biggest wholesale market is combating food waste
The Central de Abastos in Mexico City, a massive wholesale produce market, has been a significant source of food waste, with hundreds of tons of unsold produce discarded daily. However, since 2020, the market has implemented a program to reduce food waste by 24% and has donated nearly 800 tons of food to soup kitchens. The market's director, Graciela de Paz Fuentes, and the FAO's representative in Mexico, Lina Pohl Alfaro, discuss the scale of food waste in Mexico and efforts to address it. The article highlights the challenges of consumer expectations and the logistics of food donation, while also mentioning future plans to further reduce waste through a biodigester that will convert organic material into biogas for city buses.
Mexico City's Central de Abastos Tackles Food Waste
The article by James Fredrick focuses on the issue of food waste at Mexico City's Central de Abastos, one of the world's largest food markets. Graciela De Paz Fuentes, the market's director of innovation and projects, highlights the vast quantities of food that arrive daily and the importance of the market for feeding millions. However, a significant amount of produce is wasted due to imperfections. The U.N.'s Food and Agriculture Organization, represented by Lina Pohl Alfaro, emphasizes the broader environmental costs of this waste. An initiative called Itacate has been introduced to reduce waste by donating surplus food to soup kitchens, which has already decreased food waste by almost a quarter and provided meals to those in need, like 62-year-old market worker Leonardo Bautista. Despite these efforts, food waste remains a challenge, but the Itacate program is making progress.
How Mexico City's Biggest Wholesale Market Is Combating Food Waste - NPR
The Central de Abastos in Mexico City, a massive wholesale produce market, has implemented a successful program to combat food waste. Since 2020, the market has managed to reduce its daily food waste by 24% and has redistributed nearly 800 tons of unsold food to soup kitchens. This initiative not only addresses the issue of food waste but also helps feed the hungry, demonstrating a significant positive impact on the community.
Mexico City's Central de Abastos Market Fights Food Waste
In Mexico City, the Central de Abastos market, one of the world's largest food markets, is tackling the issue of food waste. The market, which sees half a million visitors daily, receives 30,000 to 40,000 tons of food from Mexico and other countries. However, about 30% of Mexico's food production is wasted annually, according to the U.N. To combat this, the market has partnered with the U.N.'s Food and Agriculture Organization. An initiative called Itacate collects surplus food that is about to spoil and distributes it to soup kitchens. Since 2020, this has reduced food waste by almost a quarter and provided meals for those in need. Despite these efforts, significant amounts of food still end up as waste, but the Itacate program is making a positive impact.
The Global FoodBanking Network Welcomes Vanessa Garcia as Chief Financial Officer
The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) has appointed Vanessa Garcia as its new Chief Financial Officer. Garcia, who brings 16 years of experience from roles at First Children’s Finance and Amazon Conservation, will focus on enhancing GFN's financial strategy and operational efficiencies. She succeeds Beth Saks, who has been with GFN for over 15 years and played a crucial role in its growth. Garcia's background includes significant achievements in financial management, HR, and DEIB initiatives. GFN expressed gratitude to Saks for her long-term contributions and leadership.
The Global FoodBanking Network Welcomes Vanessa Garcia as Chief Financial Officer
The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) has appointed Vanessa Garcia as its new Chief Financial Officer. Garcia, who brings 16 years of experience from roles at First Children’s Finance and Amazon Conservation, will focus on enhancing GFN's financial strategy and operational efficiencies. CEO Lisa Moon praised Garcia's expertise and commitment to diversity and inclusion. Garcia expressed her dedication to addressing food insecurity, a cause close to her heart due to her experiences growing up in Bolivia. She succeeds Beth Saks, who has been instrumental in GFN's growth and impact over the past 15 years.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a YouTube channel versus a website for digital content creators who want to earn money through ads?
YouTube offers a large audience reach, multiple monetization opportunities, and an integrated advertising platform, but creators face algorithm dependency, limited control, and high competition. Websites provide total control, diverse monetization options, and brand-building opportunities, but require active traffic acquisition, incur hosting and maintenance costs, and demand technical expertise. Many creators use both platforms to diversify revenue streams and reach a broader audience.
How Mexico City's biggest wholesale market is combating food waste
The Central de Abastos in Mexico City, a massive wholesale produce market, has been a significant source of food waste, with hundreds of tons of unsold produce discarded daily. However, since 2020, the market has implemented a program to reduce food waste by 24% and has donated nearly 800 tons of food to soup kitchens. The market's director of innovation, Graciela de Paz Fuentes, and the FAO's representative in Mexico City, Lina Pohl Alfaro, discuss the scale of food waste in Mexico and the efforts to address it. The market's waste reduction program includes educating vendors on sustainability and recycling, and a government-run warehouse called Itacate helps redistribute unsold food. Despite these efforts, food waste remains a challenge, with over 400 tons of organic waste still ending up in landfills daily. The market plans to further reduce waste by introducing a biodigester to process organic material and produce biogas.
How Mexico City's biggest wholesale market is combating food waste
The Central de Abastos in Mexico City, one of the largest wholesale produce markets, is addressing its significant food waste problem. With over half a million visitors daily, the market was discarding hundreds of tons of unsold produce. However, since 2020, a government-run program has reduced food waste by 24% and redirected almost 800 tons of food to soup kitchens. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) representative in Mexico City, Lina Pohl Alfaro, highlights that Mexico loses or wastes approximately 20 million tons of food annually, which is about 30% of its production. The article also discusses the environmental impact of food waste and the efforts by market vendors like Jorge Gutiérrez to participate in the donation program to minimize waste and contribute to sustainability.
How Mexico City's biggest wholesale market is combating food waste
The Central de Abastos in Mexico City, a massive wholesale produce market, has historically been a significant source of food waste, with hundreds of tons of unsold produce discarded daily. However, since 2020, the market has implemented a program to reduce food waste by 24% and has donated nearly 800 tons of food to soup kitchens. The market's director of innovation, Graciela de Paz Fuentes, and the FAO's representative in Mexico City, Lina Pohl Alfaro, discuss the challenges and strategies for reducing food waste. The FAO is working with the market to turn waste into meals for the needy. Despite these efforts, a substantial amount of produce still goes to waste, but future plans include a biodigester to process organic waste and produce biogas for city buses, promoting a circular economy.
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