{"id":18588,"date":"2025-10-31T14:47:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T14:47:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/?p=18588"},"modified":"2025-10-31T14:49:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T14:49:21","slug":"majid-al-futtaim-food-banking-kenya-join-hands-to-curb-food-waste-and-boost-food-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/?p=18588","title":{"rendered":"Majid Al Futtaim, Food Banking Kenya Join Hands to Curb Food Waste and Boost Food Security"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Friday, October 31, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>By Archedious Kubai<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NAIROBI, Kenya<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> In a significant step towards reducing food waste and strengthening food security, <strong>Majid Al Futtaim Retail<\/strong>, the exclusive operator of <strong>Carrefour<\/strong> in Kenya, has signed a <strong>Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)<\/strong> with <strong>Food Banking Kenya (FBK)<\/strong> to redistribute safe, surplus food to vulnerable communities nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/inbound5663040578368351995-1024x706.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/inbound5663040578368351995-1024x706.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/inbound5663040578368351995-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/inbound5663040578368351995-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/inbound5663040578368351995.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the partnership, <strong>Carrefour<\/strong> will channel edible surplus food through <strong>daily collections and deliveries<\/strong> managed by FBK. Fresh baked goods will be distributed the same day, while dry groceries such as rice, cereals, and lentils will reach verified charities within four days \u2014 all in adherence to strict food safety standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative aligns with <strong>Majid Al Futtaim\u2019s<\/strong> broader sustainability agenda, focusing on enriching lives, building inclusive communities, and driving positive environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThis partnership underscores our commitment to responsible retail and creating a positive impact in the communities we serve,\u201d said <strong>Christophe Orcet<\/strong>, Regional Director \u2013 East Africa, Majid Al Futtaim Retail. \u201cBy transforming surplus into support, we are reducing waste while strengthening Kenya\u2019s food security.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Food Banking Kenya<\/strong>, a member of the <strong>Global Food Banking Network<\/strong>, will oversee the collection, sorting, and redistribution of food to accredited charitable organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cPartnering with Carrefour in Kenya expands our reach to ensure safe, nutritious food reaches the most vulnerable communities,\u201d said <strong>John Gathungu<\/strong>, Executive Director of Food Banking Kenya. \u201cThis collaboration proves that surplus can nourish rather than go to waste.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative is projected to redistribute <strong>about 20 tonnes of food annually<\/strong>, benefiting thousands of households struggling with food insecurity across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Majid Al Futtaim Retail sources <strong>99 percent of its products locally<\/strong> and operates over <strong>390 Carrefour stores<\/strong> across 12 markets in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Friday, October 31, 2025 By Archedious Kubai NAIROBI, Kenya In a significant step towards reducing food waste and strengthening food security, Majid Al Futtaim Retail, the exclusive operator of Carrefour in Kenya, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Food Banking Kenya (FBK) to redistribute safe, surplus food to vulnerable communities nationwide. 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