The State of Food Waste in West Asia

"[The report] sets out a comprehensive view of the current situation across the [West Asia] region, in which around 34 per cent of the food served is wasted, with an estimation ranging from 100 to 150kg/cap of food waste occurring at the household stage. Countries in the region have unique features from their culture, religion, history, generating significant amounts of food waste over short periods. For instance, during Ramadan, research shows that from 25 to 50 per cent of the food prepared is wasted. The report also elaborates on the outcomes of a survey to assess the attitudes and behaviours that determine food waste in the region, including the COVID-19 pandemic effects."