b'C O N T I N U E D - S C S A F O O D S U P P O R T - L O G I S T I C SLogistics must be evolving, adapting and changing in orderto meet the challenges. Sustainability cannot be ignored when you talkabout the future of the globalmarketplace, so despiteeverything, we still look forwardto what tomorrow brings. Companys reputation for quality, the opposite would not onlyFood Waste vs. Food Loss damage the Companys relationships, but the potential loss of food through inadequate logistics operations has repercussions that can ripple through the food chain and cause catastrophicAccording to the Food and Agricultural Administration of the consequences, both economically and ecologically.United Nations, there is a distinct difference between food loss Contributing to food waste reduction and food loss are seriousand food waste.social issues that must be addressed, even in times of supply chainFood loss is the decrease in the quantity or quality of food re-difficulty, Takayama said. This is not easy, but this is one of thesulting from decisions and actions by food suppliers in the chain, important challenges on the road to realizing true sustainability.excluding retailers, food service providers and consumers.The timely delivery of fresh food products is just one way we getEmpirically, it refers to any food that is discarded, incinerated closer to achieving our worldwide sustainability goals. or otherwise disposed of along the food supply chain from New obstacles during the pandemic made international logisticsharvest/slaughter/catch up to, but excluding, the retail level, work even more challenging, creating limitations in nearly everyand does not re-enter in any other productive utilization, such facet of food transport and storage by deficits - from workersas feed or seed.to space to schedules. The ecological ramifications had to takeFood loss, as reported by FAO in the FLI, occurs from a backseat to keeping operations steady when possible, whichpost-harvest up to, but not including, the retail level.increased product prices.The challenge of a lack of space in ocean transport, roadFood waste refers to the decrease in the quantity or quality transport and air transport of foods was constant, Takayama ex- of food resulting from decisions and actions by retailers, food plained. Timely distribution could not be achieved, and freightservice providers and consumers.Food is wasted in many rates increased, which ends up increasing the final selling priceways:for the product because the inflated costs are passed down to theFresh produce that deviates from what is considered opti-consumer. The COVID pandemic gave us all difficulties, but themal, for example in terms of shape, size and color, is often supply chain disruption was unprecedented.removed from the supply chain during sorting operations.Takayama does see a light at the end of the tunnel, as all processesFoods that are close to, at or beyond the best-before date do connect in the end. are often discarded by retailers and consumers.Large quantities of wholesome edible food are often unused Logistics must be evolving, adapting and changing in order toor left over and discarded from household kitchens and meet the challenges, he explained. Sustainability cannot be ig- eating establishments.nored when you talk about the future of the global marketplace,Less food loss and waste would lead to more efficient land so despite everything, we still look forward to what tomorrowuse and better water resource management with positive brings. We know we can move forward with this new technologyimpacts on climate change and livelihoods. to lower greenhouse gas emissions, and a host of other methods to keep our promise of enriching lives and the world.16 visions Winter 2022'