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Food Waste

Reducing Food Waste Throughout the Global Supply Chain

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The Fight Against Food Waste

1.3 billion tons of food is lost or wasted every year, costing around $680 billion in industrialised countries and $310 billion in developing countries. In addition, about 95% of the food we throw away ends up in landfill or combustion facilities.

Throughout the food supply chain, food waste reduction isn’t just a moral responsibility, it also has major business benefits. For farmers, processors and retailers alike, a $1 investment in food waste reduction can generate a $14 return.

Food packaging plays a vital role in reducing food waste. At Sealed Air, we create food packaging solutions that are engineered to protect food and prevent food waste.

 

Global Food Waste Facts 

 

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Americans waste 150,000 tons of food each day – equal to a pound per person.

In Latin America, 20% of retail food waste is due to spoilage.

In the EU, around 88 million tons of food waste is generated annually.

In Asia, up to 30% of grains are lost between the producer and market.

 

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