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Mitigating Food Waste and Loss in Malaysia's Food Service Industry: Strategies for Sustainable Solutions
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Author(s): Aliffaizi Arsat (Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia), Muhammad Izzat Zulkifly (Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia), Mohd Salehuddin Mohd Zahari (UCSI University, Malaysia), Mohd Aliff Abdul Majid (Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia)and Hairul Nizwan Abd Majid (Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 26
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Innovative Trends Shaping Food Marketing and Consumption
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Zahid Hussain (KASB Institute of Technology, Karachi, Pakistan), Ahmad Albattat (Management and Science University, Malaysia), Fatima Zahra Fakir (Department of Economics and Business Sciences 'Marco Fanno', University of Padua, Italy)and Zhao Yi (Academy of Culture and Tourism, Beijing International Studies University, China & Hebei Oriental University, China)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-8542-5.ch006
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Abstract
Malaysia is confronted with substantial obstacles regarding food waste, which amounts to 23,000 tonnes per day. Fresh food accounts for 44.5% of this total. This results in economic losses, environmental damage from methane emissions, resource depletion, and exacerbates food poverty. Alternative solutions are required because conventional waste management methods, such as landfilling and incineration, are unsustainable. This chapter investigates methods for decreasing food waste in Malaysia's food service sector, such as enhancing supply chain infrastructure, implementing technology, and influencing consumer behaviour. Community-based initiatives, including food banks and composting, public-private collaboration, incentives, and stronger regulations are among the key actions. Innovative packaging and transparent food labelling can also contribute to the reduction of waste, thereby assisting Malaysia in addressing environmental, economic, and social challenges.
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