Every year, the world throws out about 1.3 billion tons of food valued at USD 1 trillion. Food waste also creates a greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint bigger than many countries. The COVID-19 pandemic has also put a strain on vulnerable communities, farmers, producers, and small medium enterprises. The pandemic has triggered a wake-up call on food systems and it is a clear call to action for businesses, development agencies, institutions, and government to strengthen the efforts to reduce food loss and waste towards ensuring food safety and security for all.
