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Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Carnival Corporation Executive Vicky Rey Appointed to Champions 12.3 Global Coalition
Cruise industry executive joins global initiative dedicated to reducing food loss and waste through cross-sector collaboration MIAMI, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced that Vicky Rey, vice president of government affairs for Latin America, has been appointed to the Champions 12.3 coalition, a global group of leaders dedicated to advancing Target 12.3 of the United Nations' (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to halve food waste and reduce food loss by 2030. A respected industry leader with more than four decades at Carnival Corporation, Rey is known for building trust-based partnerships across sectors to create shared value, opportunity and tangible benefits that align with local needs. Her appointment to Champions 12.3 reflects her role in shaping scalable, impact-driven solutions that are generating lasting change for communities while supporting the company's commitment to reduce food waste and maximize the use of safe, surplus food across its operations. This includes spearheading the expansion of the company's meal donation program to new destination communities across Latin America ensuring surplus meals reach families and organizations in need. The program, which donates high-quality meals to a growing network of food banks, is part of the company's Less Left Over strategy focused on cutting food waste while maximizing the use of safe, high-quality surplus food to help address food insecurity. As part of a broader effort to minimize food waste, the strategy has helped the company slash food waste by 44% per person in 2024 compared with 2019 levels, surpassing its 2025 interim goal a full year early – all while continuing to offer world-class food and dining experiences. "This appointment is deeply meaningful to me," said Rey. "It represents the collective effort of so many partners, including governments, port teams, nonprofits and dedicated colleagues, who believe in the power of collaboration to develop new solutions that are tackling food loss and waste not just for our business but for communities globally. I'm proud to represent our region and our industry as part of this important global coalition." Liz Goodwin, senior fellow and director of food loss and waste at World Resources Institute, which serves as the secretariat for Champions 12.3, welcomed Rey's appointment: "I am delighted that Vicky has agreed to join Champions 12.3. She's passionate about responsibly using every ounce of natural resource, investment and labor behind the food on our plates. We need global leaders such as Vicky to champion the very best ideas and solutions, so that food is used to feed people – never landfills," said Goodwin. As Carnival Corporation continues expanding its food recovery and waste reduction efforts, Rey has played a central role in aligning cross-sector partnerships around locally approved frameworks that support safe and effective surplus meal recovery and donation. Her leadership has shaped flexible, trust-based models built on food safety, compliance and community collaboration – which are now being explored in new regions and contexts around the world. As a member of Champions 12.3, Rey will bring these valuable insights to the coalition of executive leaders from various business, government and civil sectors, helping to develop actionable, replicable surplus meal donation frameworks in partnership with even more destinations. About Carnival Corporation & plc Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest global cruise company and among the largest leisure travel companies, with a portfolio of world-class cruise lines – AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn. For more information, please visit and To learn more about Carnival Corporation's purpose and our positive impact worldwide on people and the planet, go to View original content: SOURCE Carnival Corporation & plc
Associated Press
19 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Carnival Corporation Executive Vicky Rey Appointed to Champions 12.3 Global Coalition
MIAMI, July 23, 2025 /3BL/ - Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced that Vicky Rey, vice president of government affairs for Latin America, has been appointed to the Champions 12.3 coalition, a global group of leaders dedicated to advancing Target 12.3 of the United Nations' (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to halve food waste and reduce food loss by 2030. A respected industry leader with more than four decades at Carnival Corporation, Rey is known for building trust-based partnerships across sectors to create shared value, opportunity and tangible benefits that align with local needs. Her appointment to Champions 12.3 reflects her role in shaping scalable, impact-driven solutions that are generating lasting change for communities while supporting the company's commitment to reduce food waste and maximize the use of safe, surplus food across its operations. This includes spearheading the expansion of the company's meal donation program to new destination communities across Latin America ensuring surplus meals reach families and organizations in need. The program, which donates high-quality meals to a growing network of food banks, is part of the company's Less Left Over strategy focused on cutting food waste while maximizing the use of safe, high-quality surplus food to help address food insecurity. As part of a broader effort to minimize food waste, the strategy has helped the company slash food waste by 44% per person in 2024 compared with 2019 levels, surpassing its 2025 interim goal a full year early – all while continuing to offer world-class food and dining experiences. 'This appointment is deeply meaningful to me,' said Rey. 'It represents the collective effort of so many partners, including governments, port teams, nonprofits and dedicated colleagues, who believe in the power of collaboration to develop new solutions that are tackling food loss and waste not just for our business but for communities globally. I'm proud to represent our region and our industry as part of this important global coalition.' Liz Goodwin, senior fellow and director of food loss and waste at World Resources Institute, which serves as the secretariat for Champions 12.3, welcomed Rey's appointment: 'I am delighted that Vicky has agreed to join Champions 12.3. She's passionate about responsibly using every ounce of natural resource, investment and labor behind the food on our plates. We need global leaders such as Vicky to champion the very best ideas and solutions, so that food is used to feed people – never landfills,' said Goodwin. As Carnival Corporation continues expanding its food recovery and waste reduction efforts, Rey has played a central role in aligning cross-sector partnerships around locally approved frameworks that support safe and effective surplus meal recovery and donation. Her leadership has shaped flexible, trust-based models built on food safety, compliance and community collaboration – which are now being explored in new regions and contexts around the world. As a member of Champions 12.3, Rey will bring these valuable insights to the coalition of executive leaders from various business, government and civil sectors, helping to develop actionable, replicable surplus meal donation frameworks in partnership with even more Carnival Corporation & plc Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest global cruise company and among the largest leisure travel companies, with a portfolio of world-class cruise lines – AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn. For more information, please visit and To learn more about Carnival Corporation's purpose and our positive impact worldwide on people and the planet, go to Carnival Corporation Media Contacts Jody Venturoni, Carnival Corporation, [email protected] Janna Rowell, Carnival Corporation, [email protected]
Zawya
a day ago
- Business
- Zawya
Miral, ne'ma, and Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island join forces to empower students with the recipe for sustainable food preservation
Abu Dhabi, UAE — Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with ne'ma (the National Food Loss and Waste Initiative), and Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island hosted two food preservation workshops designed to educate students on resourceful and sustainable food practices. The engaging sessions were held at Yasmina British Academy and Yas American Academy, where 40 students participated. The workshops were led by chefs from Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island who showcased creative techniques to repurpose excess produce and minimise food waste. 'At Miral, we believe in the power of education to drive positive change,' said Taghrid AlSaeed, Executive Director of Marketing, Communications & Events at Miral. 'By partnering with ne'ma and Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island on this initiative, we hope to inspire students to explore alternative ways to minimise food waste through hands-on learning experiences. This initiative reflects our commitment to making a meaningful impact across our community and the environment, in line with our CSR pillars of Environment and Education.' During the workshops, students transformed over 50 kgs of surplus fruits and vegetables, provided by ne'ma, into a variety of delicious homemade preserves with extended shelf lives. Khuloud Hasan Al Nuwais, Chief Sustainability Officer of Emirates Foundation and ne'ma Committee Secretary-General, said 'Youth are not just future leaders—they are today's changemakers. At ne'ma, we believe that fostering resourcefulness and social & Environmental responsibility from an early age is key to shaping a sustainable UAE. Through hands-on workshops and education, we empower students to adopt mindful consumption habits, supporting the national goal of cutting food waste by 50% by 2030. By equipping young people with the knowledge and skills to lead sustainably, we help build a resilient, food-secure future for all thanks to such collaborations with key partners such as Miral and Hilton.' 'At Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, we are deeply committed to sustainability and community engagement. This collaboration provided our chefs with a valuable opportunity to engage directly with students, demonstrating how thoughtful food preservation can transform surplus ingredients into something both purposeful and delicious. It was incredibly rewarding to witness the students' enthusiasm as they discovered innovative ways to reduce and repurpose food. By sharing these practical skills, we are helping to cultivate a more conscious and empowered generation that values both food and the environment,' said Nader Halim, Cluster General Manager, Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, The WB™ Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton™, and DoubleTree by Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Residences. Driven by a shared commitment to environmental stewardship and education, this initiative aims to equip students with valuable skills in responsible consumption and food waste reduction. The workshops fall under Miral's CSR pillar of Environment & Education, demonstrating Miral's commitment to developing long-term, sustainable and people-centric initiatives and programmes as part of its efforts to ensure a more sustainable future. About Miral Miral is the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, that contributes to the growth of the leisure and entertainment industry and Abu Dhabi's economic diversification. It conceives, creates, operates, and manages immersive destinations and experiences that attract visitors from across the world to create unforgettable memories, accelerating the realisation of the Emirate's tourism vision and growth. Responsible for the development of Yas Island and overseeing Saadiyat Island's Destination Management Strategy, Miral's portfolio of world-class assets incorporates entertainment, leisure, culture, sport, dining, retail, and hospitality experiences, aiming to deliver millions of memorable moments for residents and international guests alike. These include Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi; Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi; Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi; SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi; CLYMB™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi; teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi; Yas Marina; and Yas Bay Waterfront, home to the UAE's largest indoor multi-purpose venue Etihad Arena, amongst others. Miral also has several projects being developed on Yas Island and across the emirate, including Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, a Harry Potter-themed land within Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi, the expansion of Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, and a Disney Theme Park Resort. Miral encompasses three subsidiaries: Miral Destinations, which promotes unique destinations; Miral Experiences, which operates a diverse portfolio of world-class, award-winning immersive experiences; and Yas Asset Management, which operates and manages a portfolio of vibrant destinations including F&B, retail, marinas, and hospitality properties across Yas Island. For more information, visit About Hilton Hotels & Resorts For over a century, Hilton Hotels & Resorts has set the benchmark for hospitality around the world, providing new product innovations and services to meet guests' evolving needs. With more than 600 hotels across six continents, Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties are located in the world's most sought-after destinations for guests who know that where they stay matters. Experience a positive stay at Hilton Hotels & Resorts by booking at or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Hilton Hotels & Resorts at and follow the brand on Facebook, X and Instagram.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
New Forest donkeys spark backlash from furious locals after raiding council wheelie bins for leftover food
Donkeys in the New Forest have sparked a furious backlash from locals after the animals have been found raiding council wheelie bins for leftover food. Residents living in the National Park in Hampshire are demanding that their council be fined as an ongoing row between locals and the authority surrounding bins persists. Tory-run New Forest District Council [NFDC] caused uproar earlier this year by introducing food waste bins. Since the expensive rollout, which cost the authority £5.6million between April and June, the forest's free-roaming animals have been eating from them. Although they are common across the UK, homes in the New Forest have never had them. Brian Tarnoff is part of an association helping protect the New Forest, and he is urging neighbours to 'tally up' every donkey seen chomping on scraps during bin collection day. He argues this data could then be used to fine the NFDC for violating a bylaw banning the feeding of livestock. New pictures show even more instances of 'feeding frenzies' as the free-roaming donkeys, of which there are 200 in the Forest, gather around toppled over food waste bins and feast on the contents. As well as donkeys, other animal which roam free in the forest, such as ponies, are also joining in on the feast left outside on bin collection days Some members of the equine breed can even be seen eating the bright green bin liners themselves, a huge choking hazard. Mark Timbrell, from the village of Sway, said he had to pull one of the plastic bags out of the mouth of a baby donkey. He said: 'I had to physically pull a green waste bag out of a baby donkey's mouth - it had approximately two thirds of the bag in its mouth and would have choked. 'I then cleared up all the waste and put the bins behind a gate. This will happen time and time again. It's dangerous. 'I reported the incident to Forestry England, who also believe this is now a danger to livestock.' There are concerns that the discarded scraps could spread diseases such as foot and mouth or African swine flu among livestock which would be catastrophic for farmers. The controversy began with the delivery of new plastic caddies for leftovers and wheelie bins for general waste - common in most of the country - to homes across the national park between April and June. The new containers have already been delivered to homes in Brockenhurst, New Milton, Lymington, and surrounding areas, with those in and around Ringwood, Fordingbridge, and Hyde will receive them from October, and those in Totton, Lyndhurst and Lepe getting them in March 2026. NFDC told residents that these bins, which are supposedly livestock proof, must be kept outside of property boundaries, unlike the old system where waste was kept in sacks behind gates and therefore away from animals. Some fear the problem will only worsen in the coming months as the pannage season begins in autumn, when pigs are released into the New Forest to feed on acorns and other fallen nuts - but this year they may be more drawn to the food waste. Sarah Neild, chair of the 168-year-old New Forest Association, told the Verderers' court that the instructions from the local council have been 'totally inconsistent'. She said: 'In the past, New Forest District Council as part of the Shared New Forest Project, agreed with the Verderers and the Commoners' Defence Association that waste bags should be placed inside the gate or cattle grid of New Forest properties. 'As a resident of Brockenhurst, I find the New Forest District Council guidance totally inconsistent. 'The website says one thing and leaflets distributed to residents says another. The latter says bins should be placed at your property boundary - that could be within your gate. 'However, online guidance says it should be beyond the gate - inconsistency is also evident in New Forest District Council's public space protection order against feeding stock, and their own actions which do just that.' She added that the change in receptacle shouldn't mean switching where bins are stored and that the 'so called' locks to prevent livestock getting in are 'totally inadequate'. The Verderers' court 'regulates and protects the New Forest's unique agricultural commoning practices'. Andrew Parry-Norton, chair of the Commoners' Defence Association, has raised concerns about the impact panage season will have on the food waste concern and urged talks to sort the issue before it begins in September The Commoners' are a more than thousand-year-old body made up of locals with the right to graze their animals, including the 200 free-roaming donkeys, in the national park. He said: 'We now have a problem that needs a very fast solution; soon pannage season will start and pigs will be even quicker in opening the bins than the donkeys. 'Urgent discussions need to take place involving all interested parties, maybe suspending the separation of waste food from general waste until the problem is solved.' In a statement, the New Forest District Council said the new system was a 'big step forward' in managing the area's waste and would make things more 'environmentally responsible'. A spokesperson said: 'The waste collection service is undergoing a major transformation, including new vehicles and different waste containers, plus the re-routed collection rounds so that they become more operationally efficient. 'These changes are all to bring the service up to date with modern practices, so that the recycling rate for the area can increase... 'Thank you to residents in the first phase for their participation in the new system, now still only five weeks in, and continued patience and support towards our staff during this period of major change. 'These changes are a big step forward in how we manage waste across the New Forest and are helping us build a more efficient and environmentally responsible service for the long term.' Some who are still on the old system of refuse sacks have also reported problems with weeks of missed bin collections as there is now confusion between the different areas. Households in the national park have been given a 23-litre brown outdoor food waste recycling caddy and a five-litre grey indoor food waste recycling caddy. The council said food waste will be taken to an anaerobic digestion facility where it will be used to create fertiliser and renewable energy.
Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Omani startup secures $100K to drive smart growth and cut food waste
MUSCAT: Omani startup ZabonEx has closed a $100,000 pre-seed investment round, led by Future Fund Oman and ITHCA Group, marking a major milestone in its journey to transform the Food & Beverage (F&B) industry. The investment will fuel the company's growth as it expands its smart predictive analytics platform designed to reduce food waste and improve distribution efficiency. Founded by Hatim Moosa and Almuhannad al Balushi, ZabonEx offers a B2B SaaS platform tailored to the needs of F&B producers, distributors, and retailers. The platform delivers granular, real-time demand forecasts, enabling businesses to make data-driven decisions on inventory management, production, and logistics. 'This round is a major step forward for us,' said Hatim Moosa. 'It will allow us to accelerate both business development and product enhancement within Oman's F&B ecosystem. We are committed to building a strong local foundation before expanding to regional markets.' Co-founder Almuhannad al Balushi echoed the mission. 'F&B businesses are under pressure to stay profitable while meeting sustainability expectations. ZabonEx was born from this challenge. We empower them to make better decisions by forecasting demand at a granular level, improving not just margins but also their environmental footprint.' The new funding will support further development of ZabonEx's core predictive engine and expansion of its technology team. The startup also plans to establish strategic partnerships with local producers and retailers and roll out tailored onboarding and analytics tools to meet the unique needs of Oman's F&B landscape. With strong investor backing and a scalable product, ZabonEx is positioning itself as the intelligence backbone of the region's data-driven food supply chain. The company's vision is clear: smarter sales, less waste, and a more sustainable future for the food industry. 2022 © All right reserved for Oman Establishment for Press, Publication and Advertising (OEPPA) Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
