Globally, a total of 931 million metric tonnes food is wasted at the household, service, and retail levels. Although global food production rates have risen in the last twelve years, the world is facing a serious hunger crisis, with 345 million people expected to be food insecure in 2023. Additionally, 10% of the total greenhouse gas emissions occur from food that is produced but not consumed. In this scenario, having an effective strategy for food waste management becomes crucial. 

In simple words, food waste management involves the processes of prevention, recovery, and recycling of food waste. It is important to note that food waste generation is heavily dependent on the demand and supply of food. Such demand and supply dynamics ultimately come down to consumer behaviour. To this end, the article explores how consumer behaviour can significantly affect food waste management.

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