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Ind Food & Beverage Association releases an insightful report on reducing food wastage
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Tuesday, 22 October, 2024, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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Ind Food & Beverage Association (IFBA), has released an insightful report titled, ‘Call to Action Report – For Reducing Food Wastage’. The comprehensive report was presented to and unveiled by Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, additional secretary – Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The report explores the scale of food wastage in India compared to global scenarios, identifies the main reasons for wastage, evaluates the effectiveness of existing policies, and recommends strategic interventions to minimise food wastage. The report is intended for all industry stakeholders including the Consumers, FBOs and Policymakers / Food Regulators and stresses the urgent need for collective action to combat this critical issue.
World Food Day celebrated annually on October 16, aims at promoting solutions for a sustainable food future. This year’s theme, ‘Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future’ emphasises the fundamental human rights to accessible nutritious, affordable and sustainable food to ensure everyone's well-being and dignity. Resonating completely with the theme, IFBA’s report rightly underscores the urgent need for sustainable solutions to minimise food wastage and ensure food security for all.
The findings of this Call-to-Action report suggest that while India has made some progress, significant opportunities exist to enhance efficiency and reduce waste through integrated approaches involving policy reform, technological innovation, and public awareness campaigns.
Kidwai said, “India's pre-harvest supply chain is challenged by a combination of factors including limited access to quality inputs, financial constraints, poor infrastructure, climate unpredictability, and policy inefficiencies at the farm level. Addressing these issues requires coordinated efforts from the government, private sector, and agricultural communities to build a more resilient and sustainable supply chain. This report by IFBA rightly addresses the pain points and recommendations to fight these supply chain issues. It also highlights how India as a country can significantly reduce food loss and waste, leading to greater food security, improved farmer incomes, and a more sustainable food system.”
Deepak Jolly, chairperson, IFBA, said, “Reducing food wastage is a moral and economic responsibility. By cutting down on waste, we can feed more people, conserve valuable resources, and created a more sustainable future for the food industry and our communities. To fight this menace of food loss and waste in India, we need a roadmap based on data-driven strategies and solutions by taking into account the challenges faced by diverse stakeholders. This report by Ind Food & Beverage Association (IFBA) aptly highlights the actionable steps that industry leaders, policymakers, and consumers can take to drive meaningful change and ensure a more sustainable future.”
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