Here's how the agricultural sector can win the war on waste

Sep 17, 2021

With more than 14 percent of food waste happening between harvest and retail, the industry can't expect consumers to solve the problem Image: Joshua Hoehne on Unsplash

Lindsay Suddon

Chief Strategy Officer, Proagrica

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However, the amount of food wasted in hospitality and retail pales in comparison to the 14 percent of produce wasted between harvest and retail Image: Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations

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