1.05B
tonnes of food waste were generated globally in 2022.
Why it matters
Good food carries more than food.
Time, land, water, energy and people have already gone into it. Giving it another opportunity matters.
The global picture
Global food waste estimates
19%
of food available to consumers was wasted across households, food service and retail.
290M
tonnes came from food service alone.
93kg
Closer to home
Per person. Per year. In Qatar households.
That is a lot to throw away.
The resource journey
A lot happens before the last bite.
Production
Food starts with time, land, water, energy and people.
Preparation
It is moved, stored, cooked or displayed with care.
Surplus
Some eligible food remains available near the end of a selling period.
Another opportunity
Last Bite makes it discoverable for someone nearby.
Figures are drawn from the United Nations Environment Programme Food Waste Index Report 2024. Global estimates include edible and inedible parts. The Qatar figure is a household estimate. UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2024 ↗
The Last Bite role
Surplus can still have somewhere to go.
01A venue has eligible surplus
02Last Bite makes it discoverable
03A customer finds it
04Collected and enjoyed