One of the causes of food waste in the retail sector is the widespread waste in the consumer sector.
a table of dishes, a large part of which is poured into the trash can; It is common to throw away half or the whole steamed bread in school restaurants. From individuals and families to school canteens and restaurants, food waste is common, and some are even shocking.
to curb food waste, on the one hand, we should strengthen institutional constraints, vigorously advocate "CD-ROM Action", and regulate and restrict the catering industry, unit canteens, official activities, schools, families and individuals respectively, and strengthen supervision and inspection. On the other hand, it is necessary to correctly guide the concept of consumption, incorporate the requirements of saving grain into citizens' conventions, village rules and regulations, industry norms, etc., strengthen the publicity of saving grain, and continue to promote the change of customs, so that saving grain and opposing waste become a common practice in the whole society.
In terms of supply chain management, Cao Hui said that it is necessary to innovate the food processing and distribution mode, support catering units to make full use of central kitchens, speed up the construction of staple food distribution centers and cold chain supporting systems, and promote the resource utilization of kitchen waste.
Other reasons for wasting food
1. Consumer purchase decision: When purchasing food, consumers may be influenced by packaging, promotion, taste and other factors, resulting in buying too much or too little food. In addition, consumers' preferences and demands for food can easily lead to excessive purchases, resulting in waste.
2. improper storage and handling of food: improper storage and handling of food in retail links may lead to problems such as deterioration and pollution. In this way, food can't be eaten normally, and it can only be discarded, thus causing waste.
3. Catering businesses induce consumption: Some catering businesses may launch a large number of packages and promotional activities to induce consumers to order too much food in pursuit of performance. This causes consumers to eat half of it, which leads to waste.
4. Food quality problems: In the retail sector, food quality problems may also lead to waste. For example, some foods may be discarded by consumers after purchase because of their short shelf life and poor taste.
5. Eating habits: The phenomenon of leftovers in China's eating habits is quite common. Many people feel that wasting food is shameful, but sometimes it is inevitable. This makes families and restaurants have serious problems in food waste.