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In 2021, Japan was the third biggest producer of food waste, with 41,210 Thousand Metric Tons of waste generated. This was a 0.9% decrease from the previous year. Since 1990, the Japanese market has decreased by 0.8% year on year. Germany and Mexico were numbers two and four respectively. By 2026, Japan is projected to produce 39,500 Thousand Metric Tons of food waste, a 0.8% decrease from 2021. Since 1985, the country has seen a consistent 0.8% decrease in food waste produced each year. China, Germany and Japan were the top three producers in 2021.
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Food Waste Management: Unveiling Global Opportunities, Trends, and Sustainable Solutions
The surge in worldwide food production and consumption has inevitably led to an increase in food waste, unveiling ample opportunities in the food waste management market. For businesses, there's potential for profit in recycling or repurposing food waste into fertilizers, animal feed, and bioenergy. For governments and municipalities, reduced landfill...
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