Around one third of all food production is lost or wasted. This book provides a comprehensive review of the causes and prevention of food losses and waste at key steps in the supply chain, for different commodities and across particular regions.

• The first comprehensive review of the causes and prevention of food losses and waste (FLW), bringing together leading experts from around the world.
• Multi-dimensional approach in addressing the problem of FLW from a range of perspectives: key stages in the supply chain, different types of commodity and different regions in the world.
• Valuable case studies from different regions on practical measures to tackle FLW.