Stop Food Waste and
Save the Invisible Food
Reduce Hunger and
Protect Our Planet
Achieve a
Sustainable Food Supply Chain
FeedUP@UN is an innovative
digital solution designed by UNECE for recording food lost or
otherwise wasted.
It is based on blockchain
technology and brings all different parties together in one virtual
space while contributing to a more circular production and
responsible consumption.
1/3
Over 1/3 of all food produced
globally goes to waste.
$1.2 trn
The annual value of food wasted
globally is $1. 2 trillion, and it weighs 1.3 billion tonnes.
25%
25% of the world’s fresh
water supply is used to grow food that is never eaten.
Our solution
A centralized online marketplace to enable trade at a faster pace to
reduce food loss and food waste. A fully traceable system that
brings in trust and confidence to the buyers Additional income
possibilities and employment for women and youth. Increased
possibilities to improve food security. Address UN Sustainable
Development Goals (SDG) 2, 8, 11 and 12. Collaboration of
governments, private sector, NGO’s, certification bodies, logistics
and distribution players in a single platform. Quantify, track,
monitor and report the food waste impact annually every year at all
levels (including small-scale farmers). Availability of data for
better forecasting and recommendation
Farmers
The production level of fruits and vegetables
Distributors
Farmer’s direct point of contact for prospective buyers for the fresh produce
Food Processors
Companies that further process the fresh produce
Packing Stations
Fresh produce packed for various business needs
Wholesaler & Importer
Fresh produce packed for various business needs
Other ways to connect to your customers and
software
Collaboration of governments,
private sector, NGO’s, certification bodies, logistics and
distribution players in a single platform
Best-In-Class
Hardware
Additional income possibilities and
employment for women and youth
Traceability
Quantify, track, monitor and report the
food waste impact annually every year at all levels
News
UNECE supports action on food loss and waste
Sustainable Development Goal Target 12.3 is to halve by 2030 per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels.
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