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Food Surplus
Surpluses occur when food produced is not consumed. They appear at every link in the food chain:
- Unharvested food in the field
- Food damaged during transportation or processing
- Products not sold on the market
- Food purchased but not consumed by the family
According to the data, over 30% of the food produced in the world is never consumed.
This phenomenon is a major factor in:
- Increasing food insecurity
- Environmental damage, due to methane gas released from the decomposition of discarded food
- Loss of natural resources, such as the water and energy used to produce this food.
Some simple practices to follow are:
- Plan your purchases. – Make a clear list and don't buy more than you need.
- Check expiration dates., especially for perishable products such as milk, fruits and vegetables.
- Use the refrigerator wisely, consuming the foods in the order they were purchased.
- Freeze foods for later use., including bread, meat, and fruit.
- Learn drying or preservation techniques, which enable the storage of out-of-season foods.
- Plan your meals., carefully calculating the amount of food needed for each family member.
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