And this is the direct link to the report itself if you want to download it:

https://openknowledge.fao.org/items/5c02d590-5016-4cde-90f3-44619864d221

You can watch the video where the report is presented here (90 minutes):

https://www.fao.org/webcast/home/en/item/6777/icode/

As recently as half a day ago I made my point that praising the #FoodIndustry for their #FoodWaste solutions makes little sense, because creating #ZeroWaste during their production process should be the default expectation in a #CircularEconomy.

https://federate.social/@tundenagybanto/113223137594452807

#IndustrialPolicy #FoodPolicy #ClimateAction ClimateChange #policy #regulation

OK, this other #FoodIndustry reply is even more appalling and so so so typical TBH:

“Rather than taxes, we believe that supporting all sizes of companies to innovate in healthier products would deliver more and at better value for money.”

They are immediately spinning this survey result into an opportunity to ask for government (i.e. taxpayer) funding as if these corporations wouldn't make fat profits and wouldn't pay massive salaries to their top managers.

Look at the utterly cynical reply from the #FoodIndustry:

"Responding to Ipsos’s findings, the Food and Drink Federation, which represents most #FoodProducers, said companies should be allowed to develop healthier products – such as by removing salt, sugar and calories and adding fibre, fruit and vegetables – rather than face taxes."

Who does not allow corporations to develop healthier foods? To make them less sweet? To make them less salty? To use healthier ingredients?

Self-reporting is extremely deceptive, anybody can easily spot the elephant in the room.

According to #WrapUK:
- only 2% of all the #UKFoodWaste is generated by the retail sector
- while the households waste 60%
- farmers 15%
- the #FoodIndustry 13%
- and #HoReCa 10%

Well, I have my doubts…

@rbreich
In Australia, the food industry also exhibits significant levels of concentration, though perhaps not as extreme as in the U.S.

Here's a general overview:

1. Supermarket Sector:
The Australian grocery market is highly concentrated, with two major players, #Woolworths and #Coles, dominating about 65-70% of the market. Aldi and IGA (Independent Grocers of Australia) hold smaller shares, but the landscape is still largely controlled by the #duopoly of Woolworths and Coles. This concentration can limit competition and contribute to higher prices for consumers.

2. Meat Processing:
The Australian meat processing industry is also fairly concentrated, with a few large companies like JBS Australia, Teys Australia, and Australian Country Choice controlling a significant share of #beef processing. This concentration can lead to less competition and potentially higher prices for meat products.

3. #Agricultural Inputs (Seeds, Fertilisers):
The agricultural inputs sector in Australia, like seeds and fertilisers, is controlled by a few major players. Companies such as Bayer (which acquired #Monsanto) have a significant share of the seed market, while companies like Incitec Pivot and Nutrien dominate fertiliser production. This concentration can lead to reduced competition and potentially higher costs for #farmers, which may be passed on to consumers.

4 #Dairy Industry:
The dairy processing industry in Australia is also dominated by a few large companies like #Fonterra, #Saputo, and Bega Cheese. This concentration can impact #milk prices both for producers and consumers.

In summary, Australia has similar issues with market concentration in the food industry, though the levels vary by sector. This concentration can lead to reduced competition, which often results in higher prices for consumers. The dominance of a few major players across various sectors makes it challenging to achieve more competitive pricing, ultimately affecting the cost of food in Australia.