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'''Food loss and waste''' is food that is not eaten. The causes of food waste or loss are numerous and occur throughout the [[food system]], during [[Food production|production]], [[Food processing|processing]], [[Food distribution|distribution]], [[Grocery store|retail]] and [[Social class differences in food consumption|consumption]]. Overall, about one third of the world's food is thrown away.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-04|title=UN Calls for Action to End Food Waste Culture - October 4, 2021|url=https://dailynewsbrief.com/2021/10/04/un-calls-for-action-to-end-food-waste-culture/|access-date=2021-10-04|website=Daily News Brief|language=en-US}}</ref> | '''Food loss and waste''' is food that is not eaten. The causes of food waste or loss are numerous and occur throughout the [[food system]], during [[Food production|production]], [[Food processing|processing]], [[Food distribution|distribution]], [[Grocery store|retail]] and [[Social class differences in food consumption|consumption]]. Overall, about one third of the world's food is thrown away.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-04|title=UN Calls for Action to End Food Waste Culture - October 4, 2021|url=https://dailynewsbrief.com/2021/10/04/un-calls-for-action-to-end-food-waste-culture/|access-date=2021-10-04|website=Daily News Brief|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
In [[People's Republic of China|China]], the [[Communist Party of China|government]] has instituted legislation to combat food waste<ref>[https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/blog/fighting-food-waste-in-china-local-efforts-global-effects Fighting food waste in China: Local efforts, global effects]</ref><ref>[https://news.cgtn.com/news/2021-01-16/Fighting-food-waste-Serving-up-just-right-portions-at-open-buffets--X48mcDBYkM/index.html Fighting food waste: Serving up 'just right' portions at all-you-can-eat buffets]</ref> to "foster a resource-conserving and evnironmetnally-friendly society."<ref>[https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202104/1222490.shtml China adopts law against food waste; binge eating, excessive leftovers to face fines]</ref> | In [[People's Republic of China|China]], the [[Socialism|socialist]] [[Communist Party of China|government]] has instituted legislation to combat food waste<ref>[https://www.ifad.org/en/web/latest/-/blog/fighting-food-waste-in-china-local-efforts-global-effects Fighting food waste in China: Local efforts, global effects]</ref><ref>[https://news.cgtn.com/news/2021-01-16/Fighting-food-waste-Serving-up-just-right-portions-at-open-buffets--X48mcDBYkM/index.html Fighting food waste: Serving up 'just right' portions at all-you-can-eat buffets]</ref> to "foster a resource-conserving and evnironmetnally-friendly society."<ref>[https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202104/1222490.shtml China adopts law against food waste; binge eating, excessive leftovers to face fines]</ref> | ||
In the [[Capitalism|capitalist]] [[United States of America|United States]], 30-40% of food is wasted, yet laws prohibit the donation of food to those in need.<ref>[https://universe.byu.edu/2017/11/27/some-americans-go-hungry-while-others-waste-food/ Some Americans go hungry while others waste food]</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 03:09, 28 October 2021
Food loss and waste is food that is not eaten. The causes of food waste or loss are numerous and occur throughout the food system, during production, processing, distribution, retail and consumption. Overall, about one third of the world's food is thrown away.[1]
In China, the socialist government has instituted legislation to combat food waste[2][3] to "foster a resource-conserving and evnironmetnally-friendly society."[4]
In the capitalist United States, 30-40% of food is wasted, yet laws prohibit the donation of food to those in need.[5]