'Reducing food losses along the supply chain and cutting food waste by 50% at a retail and consumer level is critical to achieving a sustainable world. But how are we going to do this? Harvesting produce can often be extremely challenging. Inadequate tools or poor harvest techniques make it economically difficult for farmers to market products, which are left unharvested. Poor handling, packaging and management along the supply chain can cause unnecessary waste. Adequate cold storage is crucial to prevent losses and preserve quality. Storage is a challenge for many people who do not have access to hermetic bags and refrigeration. The idea of perfect produce often causes food to be wasted in supermarkets. Providing variety and having shelves always stocked for customers is another challenge that retailers face. Consumers tend to underestimate the amount they waste. Creating awareness of how much food is really wasted is vital to making a difference. Reducing food loss and waste substantially at the global level will not be easy. When a little bit of food is lost and wasted at every stage from farm to the consumer it all adds up. It will require better information, targeted investments, and a change in our behaviour. Whether you are a farmer, work in logistics, are a retailer or a consumer, everyone has a role to play in rising to the challenge. Subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FAOoftheUN #ZeroHunger Follow #FAO on social media! * Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/UNFAO * Instagram - https://instagram.com/fao * LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fao * Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/fao/ © FAO: http://www.fao.org #ZeroHunger #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals'
Tags: united nations , Food Waste , fao , food loss , food and agriculture organization of the united nations , fao.org , Agenda2030 , #Agenda2030 , GlobalGoals , #GlobalGoals , SDGs , #SDGs , #ZeroHunger , Food Loss And Waste , SOFA2019
See also:
comments