DNA: The 'epidemic' of 'food wastage' is more dangerous than Corona
Every year about 7 thousand crore kg of food is wasted in the families of India. This happens in a country where 19 crore people are forced to sleep hungry. For this, the government has now decided that children will be taught lessons in schools to prevent the wastage of food.
Dec 23, 2022, 22:48 PM IST
DNA: Why is bad habit of wasting food not ending?
Two days from now, on 29th September, the whole world will celebrate International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. On this day, people will be made aware to stop the wastage of food and drink and this awareness campaign has been going for the past 3 years. But alas, people have a bad habit of leaving food on their plate and this habit is not ending anytime soon.
Sep 27, 2022, 23:24 PM IST
“Let’s all do something about it…” Harsh Goenka urges action against wastage of food in industrialised regions
Harsh Goenka took to Twitter to highlight food wastage issue in industrialised regions.
Jun 09, 2022, 19:19 PM IST
Every year 50 kg of food is wasted in India
Every year millions of tonnes of food are wasted in the country, 50 kg/person kg food is wasted in India. The report released by the United Nations has revealed shocking figures about food wastage. See this report.
Mar 05, 2021, 14:10 PM IST
Want to avoid food wastage? Eat at home, suggests study
The new study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, is the first of its kind to follow adult eaters through their normal day-to-day eating patterns.
Feb 15, 2018, 19:06 PM IST
Despite deaths due to hunger, half of India's fruits and vegetables go to waste: Study
The study estimated that the cold chain market in India valued at $167.24 billion in 2016 was projected to reach $234.49 billion by 2020.
Oct 24, 2017, 16:10 PM IST
Nearly 40% of food in US goes waste: Study
Huge quantities of nutritious foods end up in landfills instead of meeting Americans' dietary needs," said lead author Marie Spiker, from the Johns Hopkins University in the US.
May 15, 2017, 17:11 PM IST
Tackling food wastage: Govt wants restaurants to specify portion size of meals
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Apr 12, 2017, 12:11 PM IST
Wasting food is akin to being 'carbon criminal': Anil Madhav Dave
Wasting food is akin to being a "carbon criminal", Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave said on Monday while calling for making a lifestyle of minimum carbon footprint a movement of the future.
Nov 15, 2016, 01:21 AM IST
Novel 3D imaging may help curb food wastage
The method called Ptychographic X-ray computed tomography may help gain detailed knowledge of the structure of complex food systems, researchers said.
Mar 31, 2016, 17:13 PM IST
