International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste 2025
September 29, 2025 in the World
The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste is observed on September 29, 2025, to draw attention to the staggering amount of food wasted globally. Proclaimed in 2019, the day has been observed annually since 2020. It highlights that around 14 percent of food is lost between harvest and retail, and another 17 percent is wasted by consumers.
Reducing food loss and waste is vital for addressing global hunger and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste encourages individuals and industries to adopt sustainable practices to tackle these challenges. Take a chance and reflect on your own behavior today: how much food do you actually let go to trash and what options do you see to improve?