With the onset of December, throughout Europe, the second wave of coronavirus has initiated a second lockdown. Countries like France, United Kingdom, Austria, Germany, Portugal and Sweden have closed their bars and shops again like the previous lockdown. These measures become challenging for the food industry as it is still trying to cope with the losses of the first lockdown. The food industry is one of the most affected industries by the pandemic. The supply chain blockages, lack of labour and the closure of restaurants and bars are some of the ways in which the industry was affected. It resulted in large amounts of waste generation from all levels due to a change in consumer behaviour. Understanding the challenges posed by the first lockdown, such as the large amount of food waste generated, is crucial to effectively prepare for them in the coming months. In what follows, we analyze the food waste stemming from various levels of the supply chain.

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