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"The problem of food wastage is becoming increasingly serious. According to the European Commission’s data, the annual generation of food waste in the 27 Member States amounts to over 89 million tonnes, or 179 kilograms per capita. On average, 20-30% of food purchased in European households is thrown away, two-thirds of which is still edible. Moreover, if we do not undertake decisive steps and measures, by 2020, the total amount of wasted food will have risen to around 126 million tonnes. The implications of food wastage itself are not only of an ethical, economic, social and nutritional nature. Food wastage also has consequences for health and the environment, since food waste contributes to global warming. In agriculture, cases of food wastage occur both during the production process as well as in the storage of agricultural goods. In the food industry, food is often already being wasted during the collection of raw materials, as well as during transport, when it is carried over thousands of kilometres. However, the problem is most acute in the case of households. Excessive purchases, elapsed expiry dates and the lack of proper management skills in relation to foodstuffs result in food ending up in the bin. Therefore, the Member States should adopt common strategies to combat this problem, starting with the exchange of good practice."@en1
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