The USDA and the Environmental Protection Agency welcomes seven companies to the U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions, companies that have committed to reducing food loss and waste in their U.S. operations by 50% by 2030%. The new 2030 Champions include: Albertsons Companies, BJ's Wholesale Club, Danone North America, Smithfield Foods, Inc., Starbucks, Sysco and Tyson Foods.

"Addressing food loss and waste is key to a resilient, climate-smart food system," says Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "I welcome the new 2030 Champions and applaud their innovative efforts to reduce food loss and waste, divert wholesome excess food to those in need, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by keeping food out of landfills."

"EPA recognizes the important role that public and private partnerships play in order to tackle our shared pollution challenges comprehensively," says EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. "We are excited for our ongoing work with government partners and industry leaders, like the 2030 Champions, to prevent and reduce food waste across the supply chain."

The new 2030 Champions have committed to specific food loss and waste reduction activities:

The new members join a growing list of existing companies representing all segments of the agri-food supply chain. See the full list of 2030 Champions.

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