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Food waste facts
Global food waste
The world's population has reached 7 billion, of which 925 million are starving. It is estimated that more than 30% of the world's food production ends up as garbage. That puts the annual food waste at a staggering 1,3 billion tons - or enough to feed 3 billion people.
sources: Chairman of Slow Fish Advisory Committee Silvio Greco, Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Aarhus University, Danish Ministry of Food,
Agriculture and Fisheries
Food, famine and food waste
By 2050 the world population will reach 9 billion. By then, food production must be increased by 70% to meet the demand. Reducing food waste should be among the main focus areas.
source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Food waste in starving Africa
Inefficient processing and drying, poor storage and insufficient infrastructure are instrumental factors in food waste in Africa. In Sub-Saharan Africa post harvest food losses are estimated to be worth US $ 4 billion per year - or enough to feed at least 48 million people.
sources: World Bank and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Food wasters of the world
Europe: 60 -110 kg. (130 - 240 lbs) of food waste per consumer per year
USA: 95 - 115 kg. (210 -250 lbs) of food waste per consumer per year
Developing countries: 6 -11 kg. (13 -24 lbs) of food waste per consumer per year
source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Food waste and global warming
An estimated 14% of the world's CO2 emissions are caused by food waste.
source: Denmark's Environmental Think Tank CONCITO
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