Technical Platform on the Measurement and Reduction of Food Loss and Waste

United Arab Emirates

Private sector

News

18/01/2023
Efforts and ideas in planning and implementing their national pathways for agrifood systems transformation to reduce hunger, poverty, and food loss and waste, protect biodiversity and tackle climate change were discussed.

26/10/2022
The event, which aimed at gathering perspectives and experiences from stakeholders from various parts of the world regarding applying science and leveraging innovation to sustainably reduce food loss and waste (FLW), resulted in a very rich discussion that looked at the nature of science and innovation for FLW reduction and the enabling environment to support innovation.
29/09/2022
Tackling the scourge of food loss and waste represents a triple win opportunity for the climate, for food security, as well as for the sustainability of our agrifood systems.
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Events

12/12

2022

Virtual Event, 12/12/2022

A Food Loss and Waste Master class will be held in December 2022. This virtual event will be addressed to youth who want to discover more about the causes of food loss and waste and solutions to achieving the SDG 12.3 target.

9/3

2015

11/3

2015

Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), 09/03/2015 - 11/03/2015

As the reduction of food waste must be part of a portfolio of solutions needed to feed the world more sustainably, GFIA 2015 will include a major focus on the important issues. In partnership with Wageningen UR this side event will comprise a two-day, sol

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2015

30/4

2015

Tel Aviv-Yafo (Israel), 28/04/2015 - 30/04/2015

Tel Aviv, Israel. The 19th International Agricultural - Agritech Israel 2015 is one of the world’s most important exhibitions in the field of agricultural technologies. The exhibition will be held April 28 – 30, 2015 at the Israel Trade Fairs and Convent

 
Projects
 
Publications
29/11/2020

Guidance for stakeholders in the horticultural supply chain. Good post-harvest handling is important in maintaining the quality and safety of papayas as they are transported from the farm to the market.

28/02/2023

This study looks at FLW from an economic perspective, considering producers, intermediaries, and consumers as key decision-makers. It builds on our accumulated experience in the analysis of the causes of FLW and solutions.

30/06/2016

This book aims to serve as a reference and guideline document for small and microenterprises, small-scale organizations, non-governmental organizations, government agencies, the manufacturers of bulk milk coolers for small and microenterprises, and teaching and educational institutions offering courses in dairying, food sciences and technology.

 
Multimedia
14/10/2019

Although there may be an economic loss, food diverted to other economic uses, like animal feed, is not considered as food loss or waste, nor are the inedible parts of food products.