PENNY International, as part of the REWE Group, together with European Food Banks Federation to contribute to SDG Target 12.3: 50% reduction in food waste
PENNY International, the international discount division of the REWE Group represented by PENNY Market, joins forces with the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA) to reduce food waste for a social purpose. The newly signed partnership is in line with the SDG Target 12.3, which aims to halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels by 2030.
PENNY already collaborates with FEBA members in several countries: the signature of this agreement confirms the commitment to consolidate the collaboration between the retailer and the European Food Banks Federation. PENNY International together with FEBA wants to strengthen and better structure the process of food donation not only to reduce food waste and improve the sustainability of its business, but also to have a positive impact on our community, contributing to the reduction of food insecurity in Europe, and on the environment.
"We are a future partner which is proactive assisting FEBA on your road of helping people in need and reduce food waste. Together we are strong and committed to help in all countries and contribute to reduce food waste". Michael Britz, Managing Director PENNY International
“For FEBA, the partnership with PENNY International is the first one with a retailer at European level. We hope that other retailers will follow this good example and we are confident that the collaboration between PENNY International and FEBA will foster even more the collaboration between PENNY and Food Banks at national level.” Jacques Vandenschrik, President of the European Food Banks Federation
About PENNY International Besides Germany, PENNY has also been popular and successful in other European countries for more than 25 years. Customers in the Czech Republic, Italy, Austria, Romania and Hungary appreciate the range that suits every taste. Always typical of the country, it is complemented by weekly changing offerings. Every day, more than 1,550 modern stores present fresh, high-quality and, wherever possible, regional products. In the Czech Republic PENNY is the market leader with 385 stores , in Italy there are around 386 stores, in Austria 300 stores. PENNY is active in Romania with around 256 stores and in Hungary with 223 stores. PENNY is permanently extending its branch network by opening new stores and by modernizing existing stores. In the process, PENNY attaches great importance to an environment-friendly and sustainable store design.
About European Food Banks Federation (FEBA) The European Food Banks Federation (FEBA) is a European non-profit organization and works in collaboration with 24 Members and 5 Associate Members in 29 European countries. Since 1986, FEBA mission has consisted in representing its membership at European and international level; supporting and strengthening Food Banks in Europe by providing training, sharing best practice and knowledge, and developing partnerships; and fostering the creation of new Food Banks. FEBA brings together 430 Food Banks and branches which are committed to contribute to food waste prevention and food insecurity reduction. In 2019 our members redistributed 768,000 tons of food to 9.5 million most deprived people through 45,283 charitable organizations thanks to the professionalism of 32,280
co-workers (84% volunteers). In addition to surplus food from the food supply chain, FEBA members also redistribute food from the Fund for European Aid to the most Deprived (FEAD) and the Fruits and Vegetables withdrawal scheme, as well as from individual donations.