international Day of Food loss and Waste
29 September 2025
The sixth observance is approaching fast - calling for the expansion and strengthening of stakeholder efforts to reduce food loss and waste, as a critical element of securing a sustainable food future for all.
It's time to and take action!
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DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know that approximately 13% of the food in the world produced for human consumption is lost between harvest and the wholesale market? Additionally, 17% of total global food production is wasted, either in households, food service or retail.
Between 691 and 783 million people in the world faced hunger in 2022 and more than 3.1 billion people in the world were unable to afford a healthy diet in 2021, and this situation is exacerbated by current conflicts. Moreover, our food systems presently contribute to between 8-10% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Reducing food loss and waste is one of the most impactful climate solutions in front of use; and with more sustainable practices we can ensure food equity and security for all.
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Every year, a significant portion of the food produced globally is lost or wasted, wasting valuable resources like land, water, and energy. In 2021, around 13% of food was lost after harvest, and in 2022, 19% was wasted at retail and household levels. This not only affects food security and economies but also contributes to climate change through harmful emissions. Addressing this issue is essential to achieving the United Nations' goal to halve global food waste by 2030.
Discover more about the urgent need to reduce food loss and waste and how it impacts both people and the planet.
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Take a photograph of your creation using the Every Plate Counts Guide, share with Us your Favorite Cooking Tips, Techniques, Recipes and Food Traditions, Turning your food surplus into edible and nutritious bites and be added to the ‘Every Plate Counts’ digital cookbook.