GFSA Launches Second Field Survey to Measure Food Loss and Waste in Saudi Arabia

The General Food Security Authority (GFSA) announced today the launch of its second field survey to measure food loss and waste rates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This initiative is part of the National Program to Reduce Food Loss and Waste (Li Tadum), overseen by GFSA in alignment with its efforts to promote food sustainability and support the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
 Governor of GFSA Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al-Faris stated that the second survey builds on the findings of the initial 2019 study, which established a baseline for the Food Loss and Waste Index. The effort follows widespread awareness campaigns conducted in collaboration with key stakeholders, which successfully engaged public participation.
 The new survey aims to comprehensively analyze food loss and waste at all stages of the food supply chain, including production, importation, transportation, storage, distribution, and consumption. GFSA intends to use the findings to develop solutions to enhance food security, reduce environmental and economic impacts, and align the Kingdom's practices with global sustainability standards. This initiative is expected to yield more precise and updated data, enabling the formulation of targeted strategies to effectively curb food loss and waste.