FAO Alerts on Massive Food Waste
According to reports from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), more than 13% of globally produced food is lost after harvest and before reaching commercial outlets, while an additional 19% of food available to consumers in stores and food services is wasted. The organization explains that these losses lead to significant resource waste, as 1.4 billion hectares of land are used to produce food that is never consumed, with increasing agricultural expansion threatening forests. Additionally, the decomposition of wasted food in landfills releases methane gas, a potent greenhouse gas, further contributing to the climate footprint. The FAO points out that the world has yet to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of halving food waste by 2030, highlighting major challenges in reducing losses and promoting sustainable development.
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