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IDB and Partners Fighting Food Waste in Latin America and the Caribbean

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What is the main goal of the #SinDesperdicio platform?

To focus on knowledge generation exclusively
To develop innovative projects only
To promote responsible consumption habits
To tackle food waste across Latin America and the Caribbean (correct)

In which phase of the food chain is the highest percentage of food lost according to the text?

Production (correct)
Processing
Distribution and marketing
Handling and storage

How much food is wasted per person on average annually in Latin America and the Caribbean?

127 kilos
223 grams
127 grams
223 kilos (correct)

Which organization is NOT mentioned as a partner to the #SinDesperdicio platform?

The World Health Organization (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the environmental impact of global food waste mentioned in the text?

Excessive use of productive land and fertilizers (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where will pilot projects for the #SinDesperdicio platform be initially developed?

Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is Grupo Bimbo's primary goal as mentioned in the text?

To build a sustainable and humane company (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to Alejandra Vázquez, what purpose does Grupo Bimbo aim to fulfill?

Contributing to reducing food losses in the region (B) Signup and view all the answers

What legacy does Olga Reyes believe will be left through the effort to reduce food loss in Latin America?

Beneficial outcomes for communities, consumers, producers, and the environment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the production chain does the platform aim to promote innovation in?

Infrastructure improvements and novel food recovery models (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does Julie Katzman describe the alignment of #SinDesperdicio with Sustainable Development Goals?

It is aligned with goal number 12.3 of cutting per capita food waste and reducing losses by 2030 (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Juan Contreras, what does Dow believe will bring about real and sustainable change?

Collaborative efforts to develop solutions for economic development and environmental improvement (C) Signup and view all the answers

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