Danone Ireland Collaborates with FoodCloud to Provide Nutrition Education and Support
Source: The DairyNews
Danone Ireland has embarked on a collaborative effort with FoodCloud, a charitable organization dedicated to reducing food waste and supporting communities, to offer a comprehensive nutrition education program.
This initiative aims to cater to the diverse nutritional needs of service users within FoodCloud's extensive network of community and voluntary organizations (CVOs) across Ireland.
Through this program, Danone Ireland seeks to empower CVOs with tailored nutritional guidance, expert-led webinars, and a collection of nutritionally balanced recipes crafted by registered nutritionists and dieticians. By leveraging surplus food, these recipes enable community groups to prepare wholesome meals for various purposes, ranging from breakfast clubs to personal consumption, thereby maximizing the utilization of available resources.
Recognizing the evolving demographics of service users, particularly individuals aged 65 and over who constitute a significant portion of beneficiaries, Danone has endeavored to address their specific nutritional requirements. With an estimated 145,000 individuals in Ireland at risk of malnutrition, this initiative underscores the importance of targeted interventions to promote dietary health and well-being.
Against the backdrop of increased demand for food assistance reported by FoodCloud's partner organizations, Danone's commitment to supporting these efforts is paramount. By harnessing its expertise in nutrition and sustainable practices, Danone aims to not only combat food insecurity but also contribute to the reduction of food waste, aligning with its broader mission of promoting health through food.
Killian Barry, managing director of Danone Ireland, emphasizes the significance of this partnership in extending Danone's health-focused mission to benefit the wider community. Similarly, Aoibheann O'Brien, co-founder and director of development and innovation at FoodCloud, acknowledges the pivotal role of collaboration in realizing their shared vision of minimizing food wastage and ensuring equitable access to nutritious meals.
Since the inception of their partnership in 2020, Danone and FoodCloud have facilitated the redistribution of 138 tonnes of surplus food, exemplifying their collective commitment to making a positive impact on both societal health and environmental sustainability.
Through this program, Danone Ireland seeks to empower CVOs with tailored nutritional guidance, expert-led webinars, and a collection of nutritionally balanced recipes crafted by registered nutritionists and dieticians. By leveraging surplus food, these recipes enable community groups to prepare wholesome meals for various purposes, ranging from breakfast clubs to personal consumption, thereby maximizing the utilization of available resources.
Recognizing the evolving demographics of service users, particularly individuals aged 65 and over who constitute a significant portion of beneficiaries, Danone has endeavored to address their specific nutritional requirements. With an estimated 145,000 individuals in Ireland at risk of malnutrition, this initiative underscores the importance of targeted interventions to promote dietary health and well-being.
Against the backdrop of increased demand for food assistance reported by FoodCloud's partner organizations, Danone's commitment to supporting these efforts is paramount. By harnessing its expertise in nutrition and sustainable practices, Danone aims to not only combat food insecurity but also contribute to the reduction of food waste, aligning with its broader mission of promoting health through food.
Killian Barry, managing director of Danone Ireland, emphasizes the significance of this partnership in extending Danone's health-focused mission to benefit the wider community. Similarly, Aoibheann O'Brien, co-founder and director of development and innovation at FoodCloud, acknowledges the pivotal role of collaboration in realizing their shared vision of minimizing food wastage and ensuring equitable access to nutritious meals.
Since the inception of their partnership in 2020, Danone and FoodCloud have facilitated the redistribution of 138 tonnes of surplus food, exemplifying their collective commitment to making a positive impact on both societal health and environmental sustainability.
