How to tackle food loss and waste?
Every year, around one-third of all food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted.
Food loss and waste has all kinds of consequences for economies, food security and the environment.
Every year, around one-third of all food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted.
Food loss and waste has all kinds of consequences for economies, food security and the environment.
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