Why Throw It Away When It's Still Good?

[WHY WASTE SO MUCH FOOD?]

Garda Pangan is frequently tagged by netizens in a viral video showing the closing time at a bakery outlet. The video shows employees discarding all the donuts into the trash. Naturally, this saddens many people—seeing perfectly good food simply thrown away like that.

We would like to explain this situation in a bit more detail. As a disclaimer, we aren't taking sides; we simply want to provide an objective explanation.

In many food businesses—both in Indonesia and abroad—premium brands, in particular, are known for strictly maintaining quality standards. There are several reasons why many brands choose to discard their unsold surplus food.

It is these various risks that lead many food businesses to play it safe rather than shoulder high risks.

At Garda Pangan, we understand the concerns of these food business owners. Therefore, instead of judging their choices, we focus on providing alternative solutions that make them feel secure and comfortable donating.

If surplus food is donated to Garda Pangan, it is managed transparently and accountably. All our distribution activities are digitally recorded, and partners receive updates via social media as well as monthly reports. We also adhere to strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for sorting food to ensure safety and hygiene.

So, let’s encourage food businesses to donate their surplus food to a reliable and trusted food bank! Tag your favorite food businesses, too, so they become aware of this issue!