Introduktion
Good evening, everyone. I am delighted to see such a large turnout tonight. My name is Mathilde, and I'm here to shed light on a pressing issue: food waste.

This issue isn't limited to England; it's a global concern. I understand that many of you aspire to work in the food industry, so I hope to inspire you to rethink the way things are done and instigate positive change once you graduate.

My presentation will encompass the causes and contributing factors of food waste, the regions where waste is most rampant and why, strategies for reducing food waste both on an individual and global scale, and the business opportunities that arise from waste reduction.

Utdrag
Another primary reason for food waste is inadequate planning. Many individuals fail to plan effectively when grocery shopping, leading to overestimations of the quantities required.

In the UK, for instance, an average family discards approximately 33% of the food they purchase due to poor planning.

Consider the absurdity of spending £1000 on groceries and then throwing away £333 worth of food. It's a wasteful practice that not only affects our finances but also contributes to global hunger.

We must make more conscientious choices, not only for our own financial well-being but also to combat worldwide food insecurity.

Regrettably, food waste isn't solely the fault of consumers; the retail market shares the blame. In the UK, 20-40% of all fruits and vegetables produced by farmers go to waste because they are deemed "unattractive" by supermarkets and retailers.

These perfectly edible items are often relegated to animal feed or sent to landfills. Supermarkets argue that customers won't buy these distinctive produce items, but consumer research from Asda contradicts this claim.

According to their research, 65% of customers are open to purchasing imperfect fruits and vegetables, especially if they are offered at a lower price.