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Food waste challenges in Singapore (Consumption (Cooking of excess food…
Food waste challenges
in Singapore
Production
Cosmetic filtering
Caters to consumer mind set that only the good looking ones are edible
Ensures profitability of producers
Due to expectations of retailers
Overstringent quality checks resulting in food waste due to food not meeting quality required
Distribution
Food spoilage due to improper storage and handling
Insufficient redistribution channels
Retail
Cosmetic filtering
Food waste due to business practices
Concept of "luxury" at banquets
Buffet mentality
Stereotypical judgement on doggy bagging excess food
Reduction of recycling rates
Consumption
Cooking of excess food due to cultural beliefs
Discarding of food due to misguided understanding of expiry dates
Inability to finish food bought due to extensive portion
Buying of too much food
Inability to finish all edible parts due to cultural beliefs