The Cost of Wasted Food

At a time when the global economy is producing more food and making a greater profit than at any time in history, one could be forgiven for thinking that the issue of feeding the global population is yesterday’s news. However, both in the UK and across the world, we are wasting more food than ever before.

This has a huge financial cost and an even greater implication for humans, animals and the planet itself.

• The UK wastes the equivalent of 1.3 billion meals every year
• YET, 590,000 people in the UK used food banks in 2016/17
• £10 billion worth of food thrown away by households each year
• BUT, 60% of people believe they never waste food

A little goes a long way when it comes to cutting down on food waste. In This infographic we take a closer look at some of the shocking statistics around food wastage. A stark reminder of the cost to our pockets, our population and our planet.