783 million people face chronic hunger, yet the world wastes 19% of its food, U.N. says
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from Los Angeles Times8 months ago
The world wasted an estimated 19% of the food produced globally in 2022, or about 1.05 billion metric tons, according to a new United Nations report.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-03-27/783-million-people-face-chronic-hunger-yet-the-world-wastes-19-of-its-food-un-says
Most of the waste - 60% - came in households. About 28% came from food service, or restaurants, with about 12% from retailers.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-03-27/783-million-people-face-chronic-hunger-yet-the-world-wastes-19-of-its-food-un-says
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