When is Food Loss Reduction Day?

Food Loss Reduction Day is observed every year on October 30.

When was Food Loss Reduction Day established?

Food Loss Reduction Day was established in 2019.

What other anniversaries fall on October 30?

October 30 is also "Fragrance Day (Kaori no Hi)", "The War of the Worlds Broadcast Day", "Tamago Kake Gohan Day (TKG Day)". See the October 30 page for details.

October 30

Food Loss Reduction Day

Q: What is Food Loss Reduction Day?

Food Loss Reduction Day is an annual observance in Japan, held every year on October 30. What Is Food Loss Reduction Day? October 30th is "Food Loss Reduction Day" in Japan. It is set out in Article 9 of the A

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What Is Food Loss Reduction Day?

October 30th is "Food Loss Reduction Day" in Japan. It is set out in Article 9 of the Act on Promotion of Food Loss Reduction, which took effect on October 1st, 2019. The same article designates October as "Food Loss Reduction Month." The day aims to cut the amount of food that is thrown away even though it is still edible.

A Date from Matsumoto City's "30-10 Campaign"

The date is said to come from the "Leave Nothing Behind! 30-10 Campaign," a food loss initiative that started in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture.

Legal basis: Article 9 of the Act on Promotion of Food Loss Reduction (in force from October 1, 2019)
Food Loss Reduction Month: every October
Origin of the date: the "30-10 Campaign" that began in Matsumoto
What 30-10 means: stay in your seat and enjoy the food for the first 30 minutes and the last 10 minutes of a banquet

Know "30-10" Before Party Season

At banquets, people often get busy greeting others and chatting, leaving food uneaten. The 30-10 Campaign is a simple idea: focus on the food for the first 30 and last 10 minutes to reduce leftovers. With year-end and New Year party season approaching, it is an easy idea to adopt at work.

Tips for Marking This Day

Check your fridge and use up ingredients nearing their dates first
Check what you already have at home before going shopping
When eating out, order only what you can finish
Suggest the 30-10 Campaign to whoever is organizing your office party

Start Fighting Waste with What You Can Do

Food loss can be reduced when households, restaurants, and businesses each make small efforts. October 30th is a day to start one small change at your own table or workplace.