Where and why food waste is generated ...................................................................................... 11
2.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................. 11
2.2 Agricultural production ............................................................................................................. 14
2.3 Post-harvest handling and storage .......................................................................................... 16
2.4 Processing and packaging ....................................................................................................... 16
2.5 Distribution (wholesale and retail) ............................................................................................ 17
2.6 Food service ............................................................................................................................. 19
2.7 Consumption (at home)............................................................................................................ 21
2.8 Summary ...............................................................................................................................