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Global food loss and waste awareness efforts

Overview

In observance of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, global and regional efforts are being highlighted to address food security and waste reduction. On a global scale, organizations such as the World Packaging Organisation and the Australasian Institute of Packaging are promoting innovative packaging to extend shelf life. In the European Union, annual food waste is estimated at nearly 59 million tons, valued at approximately 132 billion euros. Efforts are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 12.3, which seeks to halve per capita global food waste at retail and consumer levels by 2030. The United Nations, marking the day on September 29, emphasizes the ‘transformative potential of reducing food loss and waste.’ According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), approximately 13% of food produced is lost after harvest before reaching the market, while 19% of food available to consumers is wasted within trade, food services, and households. The UN calls for collaborative action to improve planning, storage, and conservation. In Italy, specific corporate and regional initiatives continue to address these challenges. Barilla has announced the donation of 4,000 tons of food products and 2 million euros for social causes in 2025 through its partnership with Fondazione Banco Alimentare. This includes supporting initiatives such as ‘Biscotti della Felicità’ for Dynamo Camp and ‘Biscotti Senza Frontiere’ for Médecins Sans Frontières. Regional reports show mixed results. While Cia-Agricoltori Italiani noted an 11.2% drop in domestic food waste, they warned that fresh produce remains highly affected. In Rome, ACLI inaugurated the ‘Dispensa Solidale’ to recover food surpluses and provide hygiene and childcare products to families in difficulty. Meanwhile, Banco Alimentare in Pesaro and Urbino collected over 95,000 kg of food in 2025 to assist those impacted by inflation.

Entities

United Nations · Banco Alimentare Piemonte · European Union · Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · Cia-Agricoltori Italiani

Timeline

3 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
United Nations marks International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
The UN marks the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, highlighting that 13% of food is lost post-harvest and 19% is wasted by consumers, impacting global food security.
4 days ago

[BUSINESS] 14 sources
Italy food waste initiatives: Barilla donates 4,000 tons of food
In observance of International Food Waste Day, Italian entities including Barilla and Banco Alimentare reported significant food donations and recovery efforts to combat food insecurity and waste.
6 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste marks global call to action
On the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, global organizations urge action through better packaging, systemic policy changes, and improved consumer habits to meet UN 2030 sustainability goal

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