A new study by the University of Michigan found that nearly half of the world's food waste, or about 620 million metric tons, could be eliminated by improving refrigeration throughout the food supply chain. This improvement could also significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with food waste. The study looked at food loss from harvest to retail and found that Sub-Saharan Africa and South and Southeast Asia have the most to gain from better refrigeration infrastructure, with potential reductions in food loss of 47% and 45% respectively.
The research also found that while cold chains are crucial in developing countries, more localized food systems can be even more effective at reducing food waste. The study’s authors recommend prioritizing investment in cold chain improvements that will have the greatest impact on food loss reduction, while also considering the climate impact of the refrigeration itself. Meat loss was identified as a particular area for improvement, as it contributes more to greenhouse gas emissions than any other food type despite accounting for a smaller portion of food waste by weight.
This research suggests that significant progress can be made in addressing both hunger and climate change by improving food supply chains and reducing food waste. The study’s findings can inform investment decisions by governments, NGOs, and other stakeholders working to create a more sustainable food system.


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Considering the large amounts of pollution brought about by food waste.i do believe this will bring about reduced pollution and deal with the issue of food shortages.
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Food wastage should be stopped. And this kind of innovation is much welcome.
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quite a great innovation that can prevent good wastage
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A worthy research to be put in practice
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Sometimes, simpler solutions are the most effective.
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That's a great innovation! Would love to see it implemented
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This is an inspiring breakthrough! This study highlights the immense potential of improved refrigeration in cutting global food waste by almost half.
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This is a brilliant revelation from the Michigan University study. Improving Food preservation system is a great way to reduce food wastage around the globe.
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@joseph_githinji Agree! Enhancing food preservation systems is key to combating food waste on a global scale.
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Food conservation through innovative ways remains to be a very brilliant initiative.
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This should be the norm.. Food preservation goes a long way in minimizing wastage of food and resources
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This is quite brilliant idea to conserve food
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@johnte_ndeto Absolutely, as it will help reduce food wastage!
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Good research.By all means ,the world must embrace sustainable ways of life .
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@rukia_ahmed_abdi There is no any other way, we must work towards achieving a more sustainable future..