The Western Cape’s 100% Organic Waste to Landfill Ban, which comes into effect in 2027, is compelling farmers, food manufacturers, retailers, and other food businesses to fundamentally rethink how they manage surplus food – or what the industry erroneously calls ‘waste’. While the regulation is designed to reduce waste and protect the environment, it also presents an unprecedented opportunity to address South Africa’s food insecurity crisis by redirecting edible surplus food to the millions of people who need it most. https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/100-organic-waste-to-landfill-ban-in-2027-waste-less-feed-more-people-189686a