Africa: Food Loss and Waste a Barrier to Poverty Reduction

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Global Food Prices Continue to Decline, but at Slower Pace

The world loses or wastes one-quarter to one-third of all food produced for human consumption, according to the latest issue of the World Bank's quarterly Food Price Watch citing FAO and World Resources Institute estimates. In regions rife with undernourishment, such as Africa and South Asia, this shocking loss translates to 400 to 500 calories per person, per day - and up to 1520 calories in the developed world.

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