“It is unacceptable that 1.3 billions tons of food is wasted each year...” of sponsors worldwide can be found at www.save-food. org/sponsors). Multivac was one of the charter sponsors of SAVE FOOD, joining the initiative in 2011. “As a packaging manufacturer, we are keenly aware of the negative perceptions many consumers have about plastic and its potential environmental impact,” said Christian Traumann, CFO, Multivac Group. “We considered our involvement in SAVE FOOD as a way to counter this opposition by educating consumers about the ways we contribute to sustainability – specifically with our ability to reduce food waste with viable packaging options.” Through SAVE FOOD’s outreach, processing equipment manufacturers can also join the fight by helping raise awareness of the sanitary processing standards their equipment provides. Sanitation features in processing equipment ensure that the product is in compliance before it goes into the package, extending its shelf-life and reducing potential food waste. • For more information on the SAVE FOOD initiative, go to www.save-food.org. September 2013 • Process Expo Preview • Meat&Poultry • 19http://www.save-food.org http://www.save-food.org/sponsors http://www.dhenryandsons.com http://www.save-food.org