Application process

• To submit an application. Please complete this form by 6th of January 2022.
• Your presentation should clearly indicate how your idea intends to tackle food wastage and must be clearly situated within the food value chain in Nigeria.
• Your entry must be accompanied by a proof of registration.

Eligibility

• Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) that are registered in Nigeria and operate in the agro-processing and food production space.
• Your big idea and innovative solution can address food loss and wastage in the food production process in Nigeria.
• Your idea has a solid proof-of-concept, a social or commercial purpose, and a clear roadmap to scale.

Application process

• Create a 2 mins video detailing your idea
• To submit an application. Please complete this form by 29th of December 2021.
• Your presentation should clearly indicate how your idea intends to tackle food wastage and must be clearly situated within the food value chain in Nigeria.
• Participants are encouraged to post their entries on social media - tag FMN and their friends.

Eligibility

• Nigerian Students (Undergraduate or post-graduate level)
• Your big idea and innovative solution can address food loss and wastage in the food production process in Nigeria.
• Your idea has a solid proof-of-concept and a social or commercial purpose.

Composting leftovers is the process of turning leftovers such as leaves and food scraps into a valuable fertilizer that can enrich soil and plants.

This includes keeping food in suitable and safe conditions or facilities for later use.

Dates on different food means different things (for example; Expiry date on milk is a sell-by date and not a Use by date) If a food date is in the past, it doesn’t mean it should be discarded. If a product looks, tastes, and smells good then it is fine. (Note: food-borne illnesses don’t usually come from eating expired food; they come from mishandling and cross-contamination).

If you end up with food you can’t eat, don’t chuck it. Instead, share it with neighbors, friends, and co-workers; they’re likely to be grateful for the saved money and time.

Overeating isn’t healthy, making sure your portion sizes stay within a healthy range doesn’t just keep your weight down but reduces food wastage

Planning before buying can enable you to avoid food wastage. While it is tempting to buy food when it is cheaper, store to use later in the future when they are needed, it can inadvertently lead to food wastage.