Tackling Food Waste and Boosting Grain Conservation for a Sustainable Future

China's Action Plan for Grain Conservation and Food Waste Reduction

China has released an action plan to boost grain conservation and curb food waste, aiming to significantly reduce per capita food waste and bring grain loss rates below the global average by 2027.

The plan aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, recognizing the crucial role of food conservation in mitigating pressures on food supply. It promotes advanced agricultural practices, scientific grain storage, and modern transportation infrastructure to enhance food efficiency and reduce waste throughout the entire food chain.

The plan takes a full-chain approach, addressing supply chain losses and dining waste with specific measures for catering services and institutional canteens. It emphasizes management and performance assessments to encourage active participation in waste reduction, promotes balanced dietary guidelines, and encourages healthy eating habits.

This action plan underscores China's commitment to addressing food security, ecological sustainability, and high-quality development in agriculture and food systems, calling for not just frugality but smarter, healthier consumption practices.