Lost and Tossed


Every year some 1.3 billion metric tons of food is wasted. Fruits and vegetables are lost or wasted at a higher rate than other foods.


LOST:


Produce abandoned or thrown away during harvesting, shipping, or processing


20% Lost during picking and sorting


WASTED:


3% Lost during storage and shipping


2% Lost during juice production, canning, or baking


Produce thrown away by vendors or consumers, often because of damage or expiration dates


9% Discarded at wholesalers and supermarkets


19% Uneaten and discarded in homes


More food is lost or wasted than is eaten.


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