Rabba Fine Foods wins top convenience industry award for sustainability and food waste reduction initiatives

The Convenience Store News Canada Impact Awards recognize convenience partners working to create a greener industryMississauga, September 5, 2024—Rabba Fine Foods is a winner of Convenience Store News Canada’s 2024 Impact Awards in the sustainability category. This marks the third consecutive year Rabba Fine Foods has won this award, previously winning in the community giving category and for its efforts in sustainability. The Convenience Store News Canada Impact Awards recognize industry leaders who are making a positive impact in the world.Rabba was recognized for its work in sustainability and food waste reduction. Rabba Fine Foods implemented an initiative to install solar panels at its distribution centre.  Rabba has also established a strong partnership with Food Banks Mississauga to minimize food waste with a food rescue retail program that allows the food bank network access to fresh, in-store products. The company has also partnered with Second Harvest to rescue approximately 25,000 pounds of food annually.“Making an impact in our communities is a core value for Rabba and is at the heart of everything we do,” said Rick Rabba, president of Rabba Fine Foods. “Sustainability and the environment are areas that Rabba always keeps top of mind as we recognize the growing concern for food waste and the need for sustainable solutions.” Rabba Fine Foods has won convenience Store News Canada’s 2024 Impact Award for the third consecutive year, in the Sustainability category.This year, Rabba Fine Foods won a Canadian Grocer Impact Award, which also recognized the company’s commitment to community giving.