Food waste measurement Related News
Innovative Sustainable technologies TO extend the shelf life of Perishable MEDiterranean fresh fruit, vegetables and aromatic plants and to reduce WASTE | STOPMED WASTE
25/01/2024
The #123 Food Loss and Waste Pledge for Climate Action
08/09/2023
FAO #123 Pledge statement is now available.
Visit the Food is Never Waste Coalition page for more.
Investment opportunities and legislation frameworks on FLW. Some relevant FAO resources are available
30/08/2022
Food loss and waste (FLW) is a global burden with a negative impact on the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development. The loss and waste of food suitable for human consumption hampers food security and nutrition and hinders the realization of the human right to ...
Knowledge sharing, learning and technical exchange on food loss and waste reduction webinar: Africa
21/07/2022
G20 Indonesia 2022 - Gap Analysis on Food Loss and Waste Indices workshop
21/06/2022
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African Union (AU) Malabo Declaration on Agriculture and Postharvest Losses
29/09/2014
The AU launched 2014 the “Year of Agriculture and Food Security” marking the 10th anniversary of the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) on January 30, 2014 during its 22nd Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia...
CFS 41 Session – HLPE report on “Food losses and waste in the context of sustainable food systems”
30/09/2014
Food waste measurement Related Publications
The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2024
28/06/2024
The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2024 is the only UN official report that monitors global progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Using the latest available data and estimates, the report provides a comprehensive assessment of the 2030 Agenda. It aims to serve as a foundational resource with the latest data and evidence for developing recommendations and solutions to advance progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
Food Waste Index Report 2024. Think Eat Save: Tracking Progress to Halve Global Food Waste
27/03/2024
The Food Waste Index Report 2024 expands on the 2021 edition by: 1) incorporating new data for a revised global food waste estimate; 2) refining SDG 12.3.2 measurement methodology with sector-specific guidance; and 3) shifting focus from measurement to reduction via public-private partnerships.
Big progress in reducing retail food waste
02/04/2024
This report contains the comprehensive data findings, including analyses and methodology, referenced in the PCFWC's 2023 Year-End Report.
Food Waste Knowledge Sharing Series 2023: Learning Report
31/12/2023
The 2023 Knowledge Sharing Series consisted of six online sessions, each focused on a concern related to the Coalition of Action’s key projects. Topics included measurement methodologies, ways to drive internal engagement, the greenhouse gas impacts of FLW, and fighting hunger through food donation, among other technical discussions.
Tracking progress on food and agriculture-related SDG indicators (2023)
25/09/2023
At the mid-point of the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, there is an urgent need to understand where the world stands in eliminating hunger and food insecurity, as well as in ensuring sustainable agriculture. The new report of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), titled Tracking progress on food and agriculture-related SDG indicators, offers analysis and trends on indicators across eight Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Food Science and Technology Solutions to Improve Food and Nutrition Security: Reducing Food Loss & Valorizing Food Processing Side Streams
31/12/2022
In 2022, the Institute of Food Technology/Food and Nutrition Security Steering Committee hosted a virtual roundtable discussion on their first challenge, “Food Science & Technology Solutions for Reducing Food Waste and Valorizing Waste Streams” on November 1 – 2, 2022. The goal was to identify current and potential future solutions from food science and technology that can contribute to the reduction of food loss and valorization of food processing side streams.
Governance analysis for urban-wholesale-to-household’s food waste prevention and reduction in Sri Lanka
31/12/2021
This report explores and analyzes the governance framework (i.e. policies, laws, and regulations) relevant to urban food waste (FW) prevention and reduction in the wholesale, retail, hospitality (restaurants, hotels), food services (schools, hospitals), and households in Sri Lanka. The Project Innovative approaches to reduce, recycle and reuse food waste in urban Sri Lanka (see Figure 1) was implemented from June 2019 to January 2021.
Tracking progress on food and agriculture-related SDG indicators 2022
04/10/2022
Seven years into the 2030 Agenda, there is an urgent need to understand where the world stands in eliminating hunger and food insecurity, as well as in ensuring sustainable agriculture. FAO's new report, “Tracking progress on food and agriculture-related SDG indicators”, offers analysis and trends on indicators across eight SDGs (1, 2, 5, 6, 10, 12, 14 and 15), highlighting areas of progress and areas where further effort is needed.
Food wastage footprint and Climate Change
01/01/2015
The 2011 FAO assessment of global food losses and waste (1) estimated that each year, one-third of all food produced in the world for human consumption never reached the consumer’s table. This not only means a missed opportunity for the economy and food security, but also a waste of all...
Report of FEBA Annual Forum on Food Aid and Social Inclusion "Fruits and vegetables for human development: let’s take action!"
01/01/2022
On 14 December 2021, the European Food Banks Federation organised its Annual Forum on Food Aid and Social Inclusion with the title “Fruits and vegetables for human development: let’s take action!”. This conference is organised by FEBA together with Italmercati. On this ocassion, we bring together distinguished speakers addressing the...
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Continental Programme on Post-Harvest Losses (PHL) Reduction Rapid Needs Assessment – Working Document - Malawi
01/01/2011
The post-harvest chain involves a series of interconnected activities from the time of crop harvest, live animal sales at farm gate, milk at immediate post-milking stage, or fish capture to the delivery of the food to the consumer. The nature of the activities varies considerably according to the type of...
Wasted Food, Wasted Nutrients. Nutrient Loss from Wasted Food in the United States and Comparison to Gaps in Dietary Intake
01/01/2017
This research aimed to calculate the nutritional value of food wasted at the retail and consumer levels in the US food supply, and contextualize the amount of nutrient loss in terms of gaps between current and recommended intakes and estimated food recovery potential.
Food waste in Italian households during the Covid-19 pandemic: a self-reporting approach. Food Sec. 13, 25–37 (2021)
01/01/2021
Food waste prevention and reduction are an economic, social and environmental concern included among the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development. The third target under SDG 12 (Target 12.3) on Responsible Production and Consumption aims to halve food waste by 2030 at retail and consumer...
Reduction of food losses and waste in Europe and Central Asia for improved food secutiry and sgrifood chain efficiency
01/01/2014
This study represents one of a number of UN/FAO-supported research initiatives on the subject of food losses and waste. It builds on the ground breaking research and conclusions of the Global Food Losses Study commissioned in 2011 from the Swedish Institute for Food and Biotechnology, updating its data and consolidating its analysis.
Case Studies on Food Loss and Waste in North America
01/01/2017
Food loss and waste (FLW) is an increasingly important issue in North America, where annually close to 170 million tonnes of food produced for human consumption are lost and wasted across the food supply chain.
Voluntary Code of Conduct for Food Loss and Waste Reduction
20/07/2022
Following the request of the 26th Session of the Committee on Agriculture (COAG), FAO has developed the Voluntary Code of Conduct for Food Loss and Waste Reduction (CoC). The document was submitted to the FAO Conference for consideration and endorsement, and approved on 15 June 2021.
RBA Project brochure
29/06/2021
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROJECT “MAINSTREAMING FOOD LOSS REDUCTION INITIATIVES FOR SMALLHOLDERS IN FOOD DEFICIT AREAS” JOINTLY IMPLEMENTED BY THE UNITED NATIONS ROME-BASED AGENCIES
Food Waste Index Report 2021
22/04/2021
The Food Waste Index Report aims at supporting the goals of SDG 12.3. It does so by presenting the most comprehensive food waste data collection, analysis and modelling to date, generating a new estimate of global food waste.
27/ 3
2024
UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2024 - Launch Event
Virtual Event, 27/03/2024
To mark the second annual International Day of Zero Waste, UNEP will launch its Food Waste Index Report 2024 on 27 March 2024. The report provides the latest global ...
16/ 11
2022
A Climate Imperative: Getting Countries and Businesses Committed to FLW Reduction
Sharm El-Sheikh (Egypt), Hybrid Event, 16/11/2022
Commitments are required from governments and the private sector to set targets and achieve global reduction of food loss and waste. The event included a diverse set of pledges and highlights the accomplishments of governments, businesses and financial institutions.
13/ 10
2022
Zero Waste press conference to present data from an international study of food waste
Hybrid Event, 13/10/2022
The Waste Watcher observatory presents the results from a recent study on food waste in 9 countries of the world: Italy, Spain, France, Germany, United Kingdom, USA, South-Africa, Brasil, Japan.
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14/ 10
2014
41st session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) Side event ‘Getting into Action on Food Losses and Waste (FLW)’
Rome (Italy), 14/10/2014
41st session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) Side event ‘Getting into Action on Food Losses and Waste (FLW)’ co-organized by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Rome-based UN Agencies Food and Agriculture Organizat
4/ 12
2015
Launch of the G20 Technical Platform on the Measurement and Reduction of Food Loss and Waste
Virtual Event, 04/12/2015
Rome, Italy - During the 153rd session of FAO Council, this side event will launch the FAO and International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Technical Platform on Food Loss and Waste and highlight knowledge and concrete steps.