Apr 20, 2023 · Wasted food takes a major financial toll, costing the global economy more than $1 trillion every year. It also fuels climate change, accounting for approximately 8%-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. And if current trends persist, food loss and waste will double by 2050.

Mar 27, 2024 · Households wasted 631 million metric tons of food in 2022 — 60% of the total — while the food service sector accounted for 28% of the waste and retail 12%. The average …

Food waste occurs along the entire spectrum of production, from the farm to distribution to retailers to the consumer. Reasons include losses from mold, pests, or inadequate climate control; losses from cooking; and intentional food waste.

Sep 28, 2021 · A lack of food, hunger and malnutrition affect every country in the world, the UN said on Tuesday, in an urgent appeal for action to reduce the amount of food that’s wasted.

Food loss and waste (FLW) is recognized as a serious threat to food security, the economy, and the environment [1]. Approximately one-third of all food produced for human consumption (1.3 billion tons of edible food) is lost and wasted across the entire supply chain every year [2].

Oct 8, 2018 · Learn more about our massive food waste problem, from fields and fishing boats to grocery stories and household kitchens.

Jan 1, 2020 · One of the targets under the ‘Responsible consumption and production’ sustainable development goal calls for halving the per capita food waste at the consumer level as well as across the supply chain from manufacturing, storage and retail by 2030.

Jan 14, 2025 · Reducing and preventing food waste can increase food security, foster productivity and economic efficiency, promote resource and energy conservation, and address climate change.

Mar 17, 2025 · Food waste is a bigger problem than most people may realize. It impacts our wallets, our communities, and our planet. By learning about the causes and consequences of wasted food, you’re taking the first step toward making a difference. We’re here to equip you with knowledge, tips, and resources to easily reduce food waste in your daily life.

Feb 24, 2025 · Food waste constitutes one of the major obstacles to building sustainable food systems. While there is a wealth of research on the primary causes of food waste, little attention has been given to the link between surplus production and waste generation. Current approaches to reducing food waste predominantly focus on redistributing surplus rather than preventing its formation. This study ...