Food Waste: Key to Feeding More People

Through reduction and/or utilization, food waste can play a big role in feeding a growing population, according to a series of articles posted on the website www.futurefood2050.com—a publishing venture from IFT featuring 75 food scientists, thought leaders, and global policy makers who offer solutions for sustainably feeding an estimated 9.6 billion people by 2050.

About 33–50% of food produced annually for human consumption or 1.3 billion metric tons is lost due to spoilage or waste…