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News File – October 7

Each Friday we’ll bring you a roundup of news from CFIN, YODL and around the food world.

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Around the Food World

The S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy has announced Canada’s top 10 2022/23 regional finalists.
The new report GAME CHANGERS: Canadian Opportunities In Alternative Protein reveals that alternative proteins in Canada could be a $290 billion industry by 2035.
The 2022 World Steak Challenge declares Wagyu steak from Japan's Starzen Co. as the winner.

Did you Know?

Hellmann’s and WRAP, a climate action NGO, recently released a report on food waste and consumer behaviour. Here are a few of the findings:

45% of people polled say they’re throwing away the same amount of food or more per week than this time last year.

29% of Canadians report throwing away the equivalent to one shopping bag of food per week.
Food waste costs families approximately $1,352 per year.
One in two respondents underestimating the cost savings of reducing their waste.
To minimize food waste, 74% of respondents say they’re using a shopping list; 61% are planning meals in advance; and 58% are freezing fresh food and leftover food.
39% of people don't know where to find helpful information when it comes to reducing food waste.

When asked, 60% of Canadians said they would like brands to help them be more resourceful with food.