Does refrigeration reduce food waste?

SINGAPORE: A third or more of annual food production is never eaten, yet more than 50% of the wasted food could have its shelf-life extended by the cold chain. read more

Sure, refrigeration of cooked food may be bad, but it lasts longer. If vegetables wouldn't be refrigerated, they wouldnt last this long and food would go into waste anyway. I believe that refrigeration brought a revolution where we could eat stale food and still not get sick. Hope this answers. read more

Ways to Reduce Wasted Food. Planning, prepping, and storing food can help your household waste less food. Below are some tips to help you do just that: Planning Tips. By simply making a list with weekly meals in mind, you can save money and time and eat healthier food. read more

One of the most effective ways to reduce food waste is to improve packaging, for example by using Modified Atmosphere Packaging (Map) – a technology that substitutes the atmosphere inside a package with a protective gas mix, typically a combination of oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen – to extend freshness. read more