Reports | Waste Not, Want Not: An Overview of Food Waste
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Guy Morgan, Director, Advisory Services
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Kai Robertson, Senior Advisor
Publication Date
March 14, 2011
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More than 1 billion people (one-sixth of the world’s population) suffer from chronic hunger. It is not a problem of supply, since the food system continues to provide enough food to feed the world. One of the reasons for this disconnect is simply waste. By many estimates, one in three food calories is currently wasted.
Given the scale of the problem, there are significant opportunities for solutions to be considered by companies, by policy makers, by farmers, and by consumers. This brief provides a high-level view into:
- Where food waste occurs
- The effects of food waste
- Actions businesses are taking to combat food waste
About the Author(s)
Guy Morgan , Director, Advisory Services
Guy brings a wealth of experience in CSR strategy and program design and implementation to BSR's members and clients in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States... Read more →
Kai Robertson , Senior Advisor
Topics
Food, Beverage & Agriculture, Food Waste, Strategy & Integration, Supply Chain, Sustainable Consumption, Travel & Tourism
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