Progress and Challenges in Terms of Legal and Institutional Frameworks in Argentina

PROGRESS AND CHALLENGES IN

TERMS OF LEGAL AND

INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORKS IN ARGENTINA

Gustavo PolentaINTA (National Institute for Agricultural Research)

ARGENTINA

INTA – INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE

TECNOLOGÍA AGROPECUARIA

• Headquarters

• 15 Regional Divisions

• 5 Research Centers

• 50 Agri-food Experimental Stations

• 16 Research Institutes

• More than 300 Extension Units

NATIONAL PROGRAMS

• Agro-industry

• Water

• Apiculture

• Biotechnology

• Cereals and Pulses

• Industrial Crops

• Forestry

• Fruit Production

• Vegetables, Flowers and Spices

• Animal Production

• Plant Protection

• Natural Resources, Environment Management and Eco-Regions

• Animal Health

• Soil Sciences

• Territorial Development and Sustainability

NATIONAL PROGRAM FOR THE PREVENTION OF FOOD LOSSES AND WASTE

MINISTRY DE AGROINDUSTRY, RESOLUTION 392/2015

NATIONAL PROGRAM FOR THE PREVENTION OF FOOD LOSSES AND WASTE

MINISTRY DE AGROINDUSTRY, RESOLUTION 392/2015

NATIONAL PROGRAM FOR THE PREVENTION OF FOOD LOSSES AND WASTE

MINISTRY DE AGROINDUSTRY, RESOLUTION 392/2015

NATIONAL PROGRAM FOR THE PREVENTION OF FOOD LOSSES AND WASTE

MINISTRY DE AGROINDUSTRY, RESOLUTION 392/2015

NATIONAL PROGRAM FOR THE PREVENTION OF FOOD LOSSES AND WASTE

MINISTRY DE AGROINDUSTRY, RESOLUTION 392/2015

NATIONAL PROGRAM FOR PREVENTION OF FOOD LOSSES AND WASTE

ADHERENT MEMBERS OF THE PROGRAM

“US Food Waste Challenge” (EPA & USDA, 2013)• REDUCE – Food loss and waste• RECOVER – Food for human consumption• REUSE – Other uses (animal feed, composting and

energy generation)

MAIN PROBLEMS TO BE TACKLED

• Responsible consumption not alwaysobserved (household and retail)

• High levels of food wastage at differentstages (food industry, distribution, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, schools, etc)

• Saturated landfills

LEGAL GAPS OR OBSTACLES

• Lack of appealing stimulus for donation (ley Donal)

• Inadequate tax advantages for donants (losscould be more profitable)

• Confusing and rigid expiry date system(Argentine Food Code)

• Other related to the destiny of solid waste

SPECIAL REGIME FOR FOOD DONATIONS (“LEY DONAL”)

LAW N° 25989

SPECIAL REGIME FOR FOOD DONATION (“LEY DONAL”)

LAW N° 25989

SPECIAL REGIME FOR FOOD DONATION (“LEY DONAL”)

LAW N° 25989

ARGENTINE FOOD CODE (CÓDIGO ALIMENTARIO ARGENTINO)

LAW N° 28284

ARGENTINE FOOD CODE (CÓDIGO ALIMENTARIO ARGENTINO)

LAW N° 28284

ARGENTINE FOOD CODE (CÓDIGO ALIMENTARIO ARGENTINO)

LAW N° 28284

ARGENTINE FOOD CODE (CÓDIGO ALIMENTARIO ARGENTINO)

LAW N° 28284

THESIS PROPOSAL

• Assessment of the preference, understanding and importance given byconsumers to the different phrases used torefer to the expiry date.

• Director: Marcela Leal, Nutrition School, Universidad Maimónides.

• Place: Locals of the Jumbo supermarketchain.

VOLUNTARY SYSTEMS

TRENDS IN FOOD-QUALITY-RELATED DEMANDS

FROM CONSUMERS

• Sensorial and pleasure experiences

• Health and wellbeing aspects

• Convenience and practicity

• Quality and trustability

• Sustainability and ethical aspects

Classification of manufacturing activities according to Lean Manufacturing:

• Value-adding activities as perceived by customers• No value-adding activities but necessary. They cannot be avoided, but ratheroptimized• No value-adding activities and innecessary. They can be immediately omited.

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