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Quantitative food loss in the global supply chain

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An assessment of the supply chain reveals a rising trend in global food loss and waste, with uneven distribution across regions. Integrated interventions are necessary to reduce food waste and improve nutritional and environmental security.

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Fig. 1: Factors increase and reduce food loss and waste.

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    Yuanchao Hu

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Hu, Y. Quantitative food loss in the global supply chain. Nat Food 5, 100–101 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-024-00919-w

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