Addressing Food Loss and Waste: A Global Problem with Local Solutions

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Addressing Food Loss and Waste: A Global Problem with Local Solutions

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Agriculture & Food @ WorldBank

President Malpass: Most food loss and waste occurs for technical reasons such as damage, spoilage and a mismatch between what is produced and what consumers want. Effective food loss and waste interventions can improve food security, alleviate environmental impact and improve the welfare of producers and consumers.
Tue, 09/29/2020 - 13:12
Agriculture & Food @ WorldBank

David Malpass talks about some good news: 20% of the World Bank's agriculture lending has addressed food loss and waste, with investments in cold chain systems and improving transportation and logistics. Our country diagnostics will help countries identify targeted investments to address their unique food loss and waste issues.
Tue, 09/29/2020 - 13:15
Agriculture & Food @ WorldBank

President Malpass: My hope is that we have more examples of countries making big steps forward in addressing food loss and waste.
Tue, 09/29/2020 - 13:18
Agriculture & Food @ WorldBank

UN Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed says that addressing food loss and waste is everyone's responsibility as she describes a world where hunger is rising yet tons of food is wasted before it reaches the people who need it most.
Tue, 09/29/2020 - 13:20
Agriculture & Food @ WorldBank

Ms. Mohammed says that addressing food loss and waste will require big acts by big players, as well as actions by producers and consumers. She urges countries to set targets to cut food loss and waste and engage in public-private partnerships to redistribute surplus food, and encourages consumers to make smart choices to waste less food.
Tue, 09/29/2020 - 13:22

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