THE DIFFERENCES IN FOOD WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TESCO COMPANY AND ALBERT HEIJN COMPANY

Abstract

Around one-third of the food produced in the world is wasted, and two until nine percent are contributing from retail sectors. Therefore, many parties from organizations and companies are paid attention and take action to reduce food waste by join through Sustainable Development Goals by the United Nations. As a center position of the supply chain, the retail company should concern to manage their food waste. As the largest Dutch supermarket, Albert Heijn is struggling in food waste management in order to achieve their target in food waste by reducing 4.25 tons by 2020. To improve their food waste management, Albert Heijn should reflect on Tesco, as the prior of food waste management in the world. This paper aims to acknowledge some facts about Albert Heijn’s and Tesco’s food waste management. The author used a literature review method by taking reliable information from various media. The result and conclusion of this research are purposed to help Albert Heijn and researchers in food waste management knowledge.