A collection of articles and papers on Food Loss and Waste
Understanding Food Waste, Food Insecurity, and the Gap between the Two: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia
23/03/2021
Food waste and food insecurity may co-exist in various balances in developing and developed countries. This study aimed to explore the levels of food waste and food insecurity, the factors associated with them, and their relationships at the household and individual levels in Saudi Arabia. Method...
Battling Food Losses and Waste in Saudi Arabia: Mobilizing Regional Efforts and Blending Indigenous Knowledge to Address Global Food Security Challenges
28/07/2021
Food Loss and Waste (FLW) that entail substantial economic, environmental, and social cost is of great concern for a country fulfilling > 80% of food demands through the import of agricultural commodities. The current study mainly aimed at bringing together a wide range of perspectives on FLW ...
Quantifying Food Loss and Waste in Saudi Arabia
23/08/2021
Using the FAO model calculations proposed by Gustavsson et al. (2013) and FAO (2014), food loss and waste (FLW) is measured in Saudi Arabia with a special focus on wheat, rice, dates, poultry, vegetables, fruits, fish, and meat. Results show that the overall FLW rate is 33.1%, where the food loss...
Pérdidas y desperdicios de alimentos en un mercado de la ciudad de Santiago de Cuba
01/06/2021
La cuestión de las pérdidas de alimentos es muy importante en los esfuerzos para combatir el hambre, aumentar los ingresos y mejorar la seguridad alimentaria en los países más pobres del mundo. Las pérdidas de alimentos afectan a la seguridad alimentaria de los pobres, a la calidad y la inocuidad...
Articulación de saberes y sabores contra la pérdida y despilfarro alimentario en América Latina y El Caribe
28/01/2022
Las cifras de inseguridad alimentaria son alarmantes en América Latina y El Caribe, así como, los porcentajes de pérdida y desperdicio alimentario, con sus consiguientes pérdidas de energía, agua potable y desde luego de dinero. Frente a este panorama, el presente artículo de reflexión, se realiz...