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News
We Can All Help Reduce Food Loss and Waste | UN Chronicle
28/09/2022
Reducing food loss and waste represents a “triple-win” opportunity—for the climate, for food security and for the sustainability of our food systems. It must be a priority in these times of rising food insecurity, malnutrition and hunger across the globe.
For many of us on the planet tod...
Articles
Valorisation of vegetable food waste utilising three-dimensional food printing
24/10/2022
Food waste utilisation and zero waste approach are among the many ways of building a sustainable economy. Food waste as authentic edible food being accepted by the consumers still has many barriers to overcome. One tool to help in the valorisation of food waste to value-added products is three-di...
Events
29/ 9
2022
3rd International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
Virtual Event, 29/09/2022
On 29 September 2022, the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste will be observed for the third time.
Projects
Publications
Reducing food loss and valorizing fruits and residues to boost avocado industry sustainability and profitability
20/05/2024
Avocados, like other tropical fruits, are susceptible to food loss and waste due to their high moisture content and perishable nature. Factors including climate change, inadequate infrastructure and handling during harvesting, packaging and transportation increase the risk of food loss, impacting fruit supply and quality.
FAO Regional Strategy on Food Loss and Waste Reduction in Asia and the Pacific
30/06/2022
FAO is well positioned as a global knowledge leader on food loss and waste and many of the other regions already have a tailored regional strategy on FLW reduction. In reponse to the last two APRC's as well as in line with the ZHC, and more recently the new FAO Strategic framework, this publication provides a basis for FAO and others to understand the scope and depth of FLW issues, how these can be addressed, including some good practices from Thailand, China and Nepal.
Get Involved! - International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, 29 September
19/07/2022
The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW) observed for the third time on 29 September 2022 will make a clear call to action for public and private entities, from across the food system, and consumers, to work together to cut food loss and waste to enhance the efficient use of natural resources, mitigate climate change, and support food security and nutrition.
Multimedia
Achieving Better Nutrition in Asia-Pacific by reducing food loss and waste – leaving no one behind
13/06/2022
This video looks at an example of achieving better nutrition in Malaysia through reductions of food loss and waste.