Types of Food Waste
The waste can come from a number of different sources and for many different reasons. Here are some examples:
The preparation and processing of meat, fish and other foods of animal origin
Fruit, vegetables, cereals, edible oils, cocoa, coffee, tea and tobacco preparation and processing; conserve production, molasses preparation and fermentation
The dairy products, baking and confectionery industry
The production of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Note: These are just some of the many examples
- Out of specification or out of date foodsFood damaged by equipment failures
- Incorrectly packaged or damaged foods
- Discontinued products
- Discarded food wastes from catering
- Discarded domestic food wastes [i.e. biodegradable municipal waste (BMW)]
The preparation and processing of meat, fish and other foods of animal origin
Fruit, vegetables, cereals, edible oils, cocoa, coffee, tea and tobacco preparation and processing; conserve production, molasses preparation and fermentation
The dairy products, baking and confectionery industry
The production of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Note: These are just some of the many examples
