23/04/2026
Reducing food loss starts with better data. As more countries and organizations step up efforts to tackle the issue, better information is helping to show where losses occur and where action can have the greatest impact. Through its food loss and waste database, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome brings together evidence from across countries, products, and supply chains, creating a resource that supports global monitoring and helps to make more informed decisions. The Permanent Representation of the Netherlands to the FAO supports these developments.