Agriculture, Food and Beverage

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

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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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