Sustainable Food Systems
Pathway Contributor: Margaret Thorsen
Credentials:
RD
Bio:
Margaret has worked as a dietitian for over twenty years, predominantly with the hospitality sector and other organizations within the food supply chain. She has a passion for supporting a nutritious, sustainable food supply. The implementation of a food waste monitoring programme and the development of a plate waste reduction campaign sparked her interest in reducing food waste.
She is currently completing a Master of Science measuring and exploring the drivers for food loss in the horticulture sector. She enjoys being hands-on as a volunteer for a food rescue organization, helping to redirect surplus food to those in need. She is also a member of the Coeliac NZ Medical Advisory Panel with a particular interest in supporting their Dining Out Programme.
Affiliation Statement:
Over the last two years have been conducting research in association with a key fruit and vegetable grower in NZ - asked to remain confidential
In 4 weeks time will start a piece of research in association with a NZ retailer - asked to remain confidential
Between 2013 and 2018 worked for Compass Group NZ - a foodservice provider
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