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AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF FOOD WASTE
MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN THE CATERING

INDUSTRY: STRATEGIES, CHALLENGES AND

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS

ABSTRACT Poster

RESEARCH BACKGROUND
The "Big Waster" mascot was created by the Environmental Bureau for the Food Wise
Hong Kong Campaign in 2013 to raise awareness about food waste and encourage the
public to value food resources and reduce wastage. This study focuses on the severity
of the food waste problem in Hong Kong and examines food waste management TANG TSZ HEI
practices in the catering industry.
The literature review delves into key topics including the background of the food waste
problem, the environmental impacts of food waste, sustainable strategies that can BA (Hons) in Culinary Arts and
be implemented, and the potential challenges and opportunities associated with food Management
waste management practices. Department of Hospitality and Business
Management
METHODOLOGY
An online survey will be conducted with a target sample size of 50-100 respondents.
The survey aims to investigate customer behaviour, eating habits, decision-making OBJECTIVES
processes that contribute to food waste, and the level of awareness regarding the
criticality of food-related issues. The primary objective is to analyse ways
to minimize the food waste problem in
FINDINGS Hong Kong. The study holds significance
Food quantity is the most impactful factor causing food waste problems, while food in advocating for individuals to value
quality is the second most impactful factor. their food and appreciate its inherent

ABOUT THE INVESTIGATOR resources. By examining food waste
management practices in the catering
industry and understanding consumer
My FYP supervisor, Miss Joyce WONG is kind and thoughtful. In my career, I hope perspectives, this research seeks
to increase my knowledge and experience of culinary art and seek a good state of to contribute to developing effective
mind. My interests include investigating nature, and watching videos related to nature, strategies for reducing food waste in
suspense, and social incidents. In the future, I hope to learn and do something I have
not tried before and take the first step to widen my horizon. Hong Kong.

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