Report reveals 30% of food waste in Algeria

A study by the Algerian Center for Economic Research revealed a tragic reality in Algeria, where 30% of food is wasted due to waste.

Mubarak Ghobazi, director of the AER Office for Studies in Hawari, said: “This figure reveals a real waste that occurs in light of the financial crisis and inflation, and reflects the extent of the phenomenon of waste in the behavior of consumer citizens.”

“The crisis in Algeria and the decline in citizens’ purchasing power after the collapse of the dinar are good opportunities for Algerians to change their behavior and improve their way of life,” Ghobazi said.

“Bakeries produce more than 27 million bread daily, of which about 7.2 million bread remains daily, part of which goes to recycling networks, while the rest is received in the dumpsters,” said Youssef Galfat, president of the National Federation of Bakers.

Employee Mohamed Maatouk stressed that this phenomenon is undeniable, as many families exceed their daily needs and buy unnecessary materials, while Riyad Shaaban, a seller of vegetables and fruits, pointed out that customers buy larger quantities than they need and get rid of them later.

Experts and social associations warned of the seriousness of this consumption behavior, especially with regard to subsidized items from the state treasury and basic materials.

Experts attribute this phenomenon to the psychological, social and economic factors that Algerian society is going through, stressing the need to change this consumption pattern in light of the current economic challenges.

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