Abstract:
Pakistan is a low-income developing country and agriculture is the most important sector of the country, meeting food and fiber requirements of the fast-growing population. The increasing global demand for food production to meet the needs of an exponentially growing population is demanding sustainable and effective strategies for food waste management, especially in terms of treatment and
waste disposal. Fruit and vegetable wastes (FVW) are produced in large quantities in markets and constitute a source of pests in municipal landfills. According to a report, 40 percent of food in Pakistan is wasted. This includes food loss during the supply chain (production, post-harvest handling, agroprocessing, distribution, and consumption) that occurs every year. According to the outgoing country director of World Food Program (WFP) 43% of the country’s population remains food insecure, with 18% facing a severe shortage. The Global Hunger Index 2016 ranks Pakistan as a country with “serious” hunger level. Food waste is a challenge for sustainable development since it can increasegreenhouse gas emissions and other environmental issues. Food processing and manufacturing are known to raise food waste. This research aims to investigate the potential utilization of food waste as an environmentally friendly.
Page(s):
178-178
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Abstract Book on International Conference on Food and Applied Sciences (ICFAS-23) 3-5 August 23, Volume: 0, Issue: 0, Year: 2023