CJ Freshway Launches Eco-Friendly Food Waste Disposal Service for Daycare Centers

[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] CJ Freshway, a food distribution and group catering specialist under CJ Group, announced on the 13th that it will initiate eco-friendly food waste disposal for daycare centers affiliated with the Seoul Metropolitan Public Daycare Center Association (hereinafter Seogukyeon).

CJ Freshway plans to install premium eco-friendly food waste processors certified by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety at daycare centers under Seogukyeon to support eco-friendly food waste disposal. CJ Freshway and Seogukyeon signed a business agreement on mutual exchange and cooperation last September.

CJ Freshway will also operate educational programs related to reducing food waste for children attending the daycare centers, including ▲methods for separating food waste collection ▲ways to reduce leftover food generation.

Beyond supplying ingredients to daycare centers, CJ Freshway has been making various efforts to establish a safe food culture. This includes hygiene and safety consulting for childcare in a safe and sanitary environment, as well as providing previously operated picky eating education programs such as ‘Ainuri Vegetable School’ and ‘Ainuri Seaweed School’ online due to the spread of COVID-19. They are also continuing to develop exclusive products for the safety and convenience of children and childcare teachers, such as seafood with 99% of bones removed.

A CJ Freshway official said, “We have been able to contribute to creating a more hygienic kitchen environment by installing food waste processors as well as supplying safe, hygienic, and eco-friendly ingredients to daycare centers,” adding, “We will take the lead in fostering a proper meal culture by providing various educational content for daycare children.”

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