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| Subject: Half of all food 'thrown away' claims whining report - It's actually a sign of prosperity Thu Jan 10, 2013 2:33 am | |
| As much as half of the world's food, amounting to two billion tonnes worth, ends up being thrown away, a UK-based report has claimed.
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers said the waste was being caused by poor storage, strict sell-by dates, bulk offers and consumer fussiness.
The study also found that up to 30% of vegetables in the UK were not harvested because of their physical appearance.
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