Humans waste about 1.05 billion tonnes of food globally every year according to data from 2022, with estimates also commonly stating that roughly one-third of all food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted annually worldwide.
In terms of percentages, around 30-40% of the food supply is wasted in countries like the United States, and globally it is estimated that about one- third of food produced is lost or wasted.
Food waste occurs at various stages including households, food services, retail, and production, with households generating over half of the total food waste.
