Food loss and waste (FLW) can be a reservoir and even an accelerator for anti-microbial resistance (AMR), highlighting that it should be integrated into AMR surveillance and management strategies, according to experts at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

With global temperatures and food insecurity both on the rise, governments and private-sector companies are increasingly turning to cold chain infrastructure as a way to reduce post-harvest food loss.

The Asian Regional Symposium jointly organized by COSAMB, FAO, and WUWM, positioned Surat as a benchmark city for sustainable wholesale markets and circular economy practices.

Indonesian Central Statistics Agency and FAO conducted a workshop in Jakarta to enhance the country’s capacity to monitor and reduce food loss using the global Food Loss Index methodology.

As the TPFLW marks its 10th anniversary in 2025, its value as an information resource and a catalyst for action has been profound. In the coming years, the Platform will have a central role in supporting the world’s efforts to meet SDG 12.3.