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

Human Sciences Research Council

doi:10.14749/32359308

May 22, 2026Open Access

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

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Key Points

The aim is to address the issue of food loss and waste, which significantly impacts food security and environmental sustainability.
Policy analysis on food loss and waste within South Africa's food value chains.
Identification of key areas where food loss occurs and its implications.
Evaluation of current management practices in the food sector.
Food loss and waste perpetuates food insecurity and exacerbates inequality.
Inefficient food management practices contribute to significant environmental degradation.
Recommendations for improving food value chains to minimize loss and enhance sustainability.

Implication

Policy brief highlights food loss and waste impacts on food insecurity in South Africa, suggesting urgent action.

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.

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

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