Exploring food loss and waste across South Africa’s food value chains

This policy brief highlights the need to address Food Loss and Waste (FLW), a complex problem that exacerbates food insecurity, worsens inequality, and, if not well-managed, contributes to environmental degradation.

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Human Science Research Council SA
Published
2026-05-22
DOI
https://doi.org/10.14749/32359308
Primary Topic
Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
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Exploring food loss and waste across South Africa’s food value chains

Human Sciences Research Council
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Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
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Exploring food loss and waste across South Africa’s food value chains

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Abstract

This policy brief highlights the need to address Food Loss and Waste (FLW), a complex problem that exacerbates food insecurity, worsens inequality, and, if not well-managed, contributes to environmental degradation.

Human Science Research Council SA
Zero hunger
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Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
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