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$31B in food wasted every year in Canada

Published: 11 December 2014
''More than $31 billion worth of food is wasted every year in Canada, according to a new report. And consumers are responsible for a huge portion of that waste.''


McGill expert

Pascal Thériault

Expertise: He specializes in agricultural economics and teaches courses in economics, accounting, farm business management, marketing, entrepreneurship and management of human resources. He also acts as director of community relations for the faculty of agricultural and environmental sciences.

Tel: 514-398-7816

pascal.theriault [at] mcgill.ca (Email)

McGill Food and Dinning Services


Oliver De Volpi

Expertise: Chef Oliver De Volpi can comment on what is done at the Food and Dinning Services to prevent food wasting. 

oliver.devolpi [at] mcgill.ca (Email)

Source : More than $31B in food wasted every year in Canada

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