Food Waste

by | 17 Sep 2020 | Food Waste

One-third of all food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, roughly one third of the food produced, approximately 1.3 billion tonnes is either lost or wasted.

In dollar terms, this equates to approximately US$990 billion, the cost to environment is equally staggering. Below are links to some useful resources on the topic that will provide greater insights.

 

Key Facts on Food Waste

Food Waste Reduction

Food Losses and Waste

Food Losses and Food Waste in China

Estimates of European Food Waste