The biggest group responsible are consumers. They throw away 800 million kilograms of food each year. That is ten times more than retailers.
Potato processing industry and bakeries
Not only consumers, but also companies in the potato processing and baking industry are responsible for a big share in waste. Spilled waste consists mostly of vegetable fats, soy products and vegetables and fruit.
Waste from farmers, gardeners and food industry is relatively often recycled or composted. But the most spilled food will be burned.
‘Providing insights’
No figures are available about Food Waste with regular business. That’s why secretary of state Dijksma calls for cooperation from Businesses to provide insights in their food waste.
This summer an action plan must be available about how to reduce Food Waste.
Source: 22nd of May, evmi.nl (Dutch)
