Caprabo prevents the waste of more than 1,100 tons of food in half a year

The significant advances in global food production seen in recent decades have not succeeded in ending world hunger. At the same time, food waste It's still enormous. Supermarkets Caprabo They are committed to fixing it and only In the first half of 2025, they have prevented the waste of 1,106 tons of food. In addition, everyone at home can also do their bit to avoid throwing away food that spoils before it is consumed.

Thanks to technological innovation, agricultural development, and greater nutritional awareness, more and more people have access to a sufficient variety of foods to ensure a balanced and healthy diet. Global efforts to create sustainable and inclusive food systems have been strengthened, but for certain sectors, access to adequate food is not so simple.

According to the UN, In 2024, between 638 and 720 million people suffered from hunger.These figures are shocking. Even more so when compared to Food waste, which in 2022 reached 1.05 billion tons of foodAccording to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), this is not only an ethical issue, but also one with environmental, economic, and social impacts, and everyone can do something to help reverse it.

In the case of Caprabo, the 1,106 tons of food saved in the first half of 2025 correspond to 4.4 million meals, enough to feed 1,212 families for a year. Of the total, 730,393 kilos of food were sold at a discount – 2.9 million meals – 57,909 packages of products were distributed at reduced prices through the Too Good To Go app, and 121.2 tons were donated to social organizations that support vulnerable people, equivalent to feeding 266 families for a year. Additionally, 197 tons were used for animal feed and flour.

Program with Food Banks

Food intended for vulnerable families is channeled through the Microdonation programThis is a solidarity initiative launched in 2010 in collaboration with Food Banks. All Caprabo staff are involved, and thanks to the participation of more than 200 organizations, all types of products sold in the supermarkets are donated, except for alcoholic beverages. The food donations include fresh, chilled, and frozen items, which helps improve the diets of those receiving them.

The food is collected directly by the entities that benefit from the Food Banks at the same supermarket, with the frequency that best suits your needs. This reduces delivery time and facilitates immediate consumption, allowing you to take advantage of fresh products to ensure you get all the nutrients you need for a balanced diet.