Interview: IFPRI's Rob Vos on the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Reduction

Food loss and waste is caused by many factors, including inefficient production and supply chains, inadequate infrastructure, and consumer behaviors. Together, these problems undermine global food and nutrition security, exacerbating hunger and malnutrition and placing additional strains on natural resources. To mark this year’s International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Reduction (September 29), we spoke with Rob Vos, Director of IFPRI’s Markets, Trade, and Institutions Unit, who delves deeper into the causes of this global challenge and their intricate connections to food security.