The food hub distributes 416,000 kg
Voedselcirkel Amsterdam rescues and redistributes about 416,000 kg of food each year through local initiatives.
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2,750 households reached indirectly
The food hub supports connected initiatives that indirectly serve about 2,750 households through the wider network.
The food hub saves coordination hours
If 50 initiatives each spend 1 hour less per week on planning and storage, this saves 2,600 hours per year.
Donations avoid waste costs
With 416,000 kg of donated food and a €0.15 waste tariff per kg, suppliers save about €62,400 per year.
Unhealthy diets cost €6 billion
Unhealthy diets contribute 8.1% to the Dutch burden of disease, with about 12,900 deaths and €6 billion in healthcare costs per year.
84% of food providers are predominantly unhealthy
According to the 2024 Food Monitor, 84% of food providers in Amsterdam have a predominantly unhealthy offer.
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Weekly quick-service meals exceed half
More than half of Amsterdam residents eat quick-service meals every week.
80% of supermarket products fall outside the Wheel of Five
About 80% of the supermarket assortment falls outside the Wheel of Five dietary guidelines.
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Fast-food locations around schools increased
Around secondary schools, the number of fast-food locations within walking distance increased by 40%.