This figure has continued to serve as reference for the extent of global food waste, they said. However, the FAO methodology does not factor in consumer behaviour regarding food wastage, and considers food supply alone in determining the extent of food waste, the researchers said. The study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, is the first to investigate if and how consumer affluence may affect food waste, they said. The study also showed that FAO’s estimates of consumer food waste may be too low. It may also help better understand and assess current food waste magnitudes, and help measure global progress in reducing food waste, they said.

Source: Indian Express February 17, 2020 09:36 UTC