Stop Food Waste Day
Stop Food Waste Day, held on the last Wednesday of April, is a global day of action on food waste started by Compass Group in 2017.
- UK
- USA
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- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- UAE and Gulf (not marked)
- International
About the day
Stop Food Waste Day takes place on the last Wednesday of April. Compass Group USA launched it in 2017, and the 2026 day fell on 29 April.
The day is now marked in more than 25 countries. People can download a toolkit, take a pledge, cook from the Stop Food Waste Day cookbook and share progress with #StopFoodWasteDay.
It suits caterers, restaurants, food retailers, food producers, waste and sustainability firms, schools and workplace canteens.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 28 April 2027 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Wednesday 26 April 2028 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | Wednesday 25 April 2029 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Food service and catering
- Hospitality
- Food retail
- Food manufacturing
- Waste management
- Sustainability consultancy
Questions and answers
When is Stop Food Waste Day 2027?
Stop Food Waste Day 2027 is on Wednesday 28 April 2027. The date follows the same rule every year.
Who organises Stop Food Waste Day?
Stop Food Waste Day is organised by Compass Group.
When did Stop Food Waste Day start?
Stop Food Waste Day was first held in 2017.
Where is Stop Food Waste Day marked?
Stop Food Waste Day is marked in the UK and the USA, and internationally.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against one source, including Compass Group: Compass Group leads 10th annual Stop Food Waste Day. They were last checked on 28 October 2026.
Where this information comes from
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