Food Waste
his case study explores the innovative partnership between Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), Spinneys, and Circa Biotech, focusing on their collaborative efforts to tackle food waste and promote sustainable agriculture in Abu Dhabi. By harnessing Circa Biotech’s biotechnological capabilities to convert organic waste into valuable agricultural products using black soldier fly larvae, this alliance aims to significantly reduce food waste while producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), high-quality animal feed, and organic fertilizers. The initiative began with a successful six-month trial at select Spinneys stores, which achieved a remarkable 54% reduction in food waste diverted to landfills. Encouraged by these results, the program was expanded to include all Spinneys locations across Abu Dhabi. This strategic expansion addresses the pressing issue of food waste and contributes to the UAE’s broader sustainability goals by enhancing resource efficiency and fostering a circular economy.