Brazil food waste hits 145 kg per person annually, UNEP data shows

UNEP data for 2022 shows Brazil wastes 145 kg of food per person annually including retail and food services, with household waste at 90 kg. Globally, nearly 20% of food is wasted, contributing 8-10% of greenhouse gas emissions. The report highlights systemic inefficiency but does not signal a new policy shift or market-moving event.