In an op-ed by Shoumi Mustafa, a research coordinator at the International Food Policy Research Institute (in Dhaka) writes in Protho Malo (Bangladesh) that approximately a third of all food produced in the world in a year is lost or wasted in post-harvest operations (PHL).
Business Mirror (The Philippines), in an article about food waste and loss in the country, writes that the problem does not only occur in Philippine households, but in countries throughout the world.
The Guardian (Nigeria) published an article on food spoilage. Food spoilage, which is the loss of food meant for human consumption due to inefficiency along the food supply chains, reduces the net availability of food for human consumption.
Springwise published an article about how to best encourage food waste reduction at home, within businesses, and at the office. FareShare’s Head of Marketing and Communications, James Persad, sees an enormous opportunity in food waste mitigation.
Argentina.gob.ar published an article that described a recent international meeting.
Rinnovabili.it (Italy) posted an article about a new platform from FAO. The platform contains data and information from reports and studies measuring food loss and waste, at every stage of the value chain.
Spy Ghana published an article stating that The Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV), through its Voice for Change Partnership (V4CP) Programme, has empowered 12 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) t
DW Media produced an interview with a number of experts on how the global pandemic is adding to food insecurity. Division Director Rob Vos (Markets, Trade, and Institutions Division) spoke on food production, distribution, and disruption during COVID-19.
China Daily published an op-ed by former division director Shenggen Fan and Andrew Steer that stated President Xi Jinping has reiterated China's commitment to drastically reduce food waste.
Info 51 (Canada [China]) reported on the new food crisis in China – the autumn marching insect invasion. Senior Research Fellow David Laborde explained how combatting the pests and dealing with the food crisis are connected to climate change and the trade war.
Financial Nigeria published an article on how Nigeria is dealing with food loss and waste. An IFPRI report was quoted about food loss in developing countries.
Reuters reported on the Risk-Contingent Credit (RCC), an insurance scheme that provides security for a farmer’s loan by paying it down if the harvest is damaged by extreme weather.
Latest Nigerian News published an article on grain storage and food loss. The article includes findings from an IFPRI study that shows a lack of access to market causes post-harvest losses in the country's maize value chain.
Financial Nigeria republished an opinion piece
US’ Grist published a news feature on the issue of food waste across the globe.
Statement by Shenggen Fan
Director General, IFPRI
(as prepared)
G20 Agriculture Ministers Meeting, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Statement by IFPRI Director General Shenggen Fan from the G20 Agriculture Ministers Meeting
If food were produced evenly throughout the year, not one bite produced since New Year’s Day would make it to Americans’ mouths due to excessive food loss and waste