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Every year roughly * ton of food is wasted around the world. While it has often been believed that food waste is more of a problem in wealthier countries, estimates show that the problem is also prevalent in developing nations. Although China and India produced the most household food waste in 2022, the average volume produced per capita in these countries was less than the global average of ** kilograms. Meanwhile in Iraq and Pakistan, the average person generated more than *** kilograms of food waste that year.

Dealing with food waste

Households are the largest food waste producing sector. However, they are not the only part of the system that is responsible for the waste. To solve the issue of food waste, all establishments along the chain need to be considered, including farms, supermarkets, and restaurants. Food loss along the supply chain can be caused by overproduction, product damage, lack of refrigeration (cold-chain infrastructure), and market fluctuations. There are various approaches that may focus on specific areas of the supply chain, information policies and education programs, and developing governmental regulations to improve the situation.