Project Competition SAVE FOOD Initiative

Projects to Reduce Food Loss Wanted

The SAVE FOOD Initiative, as part of a global alliance, is committed to promoting the responsible use of resources along the entire food value chain and to sustainably reducing food loss and waste.

To achieve this, we are looking for innovative approaches and dedicated projects – from smart agricultural practices and intelligent logistics solutions to new ideas in processing and packaging. Initiatives that raise awareness among households or strengthen political engagement against food waste are also welcome.

Through our competition, we recognize projects that actively contribute to reducing food loss and waste.

Terms and conditions

Members, partners, and participating organizations of the SAVE FOOD Initiative are eligible to apply
Both existing projects and new project ideas can be submitted
The project must be implemented within one year

Prize money

Prize money of up to EUR 5,000 is available for the best projects.

Become part of the solution – and submit your idea to help reduce food waste!

Submission deadline: 31 March 2026

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Winner of the SAVE FOOD Project Competition 2024

The SAVE FOOD Project Competition 2024 was awarded to Tomato Jos Farming and Processing Limited from Nigeria. The project received the prize money for its successful approach to reducing food losses in tomato production.

Tomato Jos supports smallholder farmers with training, improved seeds, modern farming methods and direct market access. In addition, the company uses sturdy bulk crates instead of traditional wicker baskets, which better protect the tomatoes during transport. As a result, post-harvest losses have already been reduced by around 45 percent.

Tomato Jos plans to use the prize money to further expand its programs – including training in pest control, new tomato varieties and further improvements in packaging and transport.

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