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Food Waste in Food Supply Chains as an Economic and Social Problem

The economic crisis in Europe is reflected in two directions: inspite of the high standard of living in some developed countries there is an increasing poverty rate and rising unemployment in many European countries, which is touching both new and old EU member states. The food poverty in Europe refers to two important and apparently confronted problems: throwing food at all stages of supply chain management (from the manufacturer to the end user) and hunger as a result of poverty caused by inequalities caused by economic crisis. The unjust distribution of resources as well as ineffective welfare within national systems that take care of the problems of poverty is causing appearing negative consequences and resulting by food poverty. Researching above mentioned topics this paper deals with the question of food waste and food loss that have multiple consequences: economic, social and environmental. Intersectoral collaboration, which includes the strengthening of civil society organizations, the effective operation of governmental organizations conducting social policies and socially responsible behavior of all stakeholders in the supply chain are addressed in the paper as the answer for existing issues.

food supply chain ; food loss ; food waste ; economic and social consequences ; food saving initiatives

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