- Avery Dennison analysis estimated global retail meat waste costs at USD 94 billion in 2026, projected to rise to USD 103 billion a year by 2030.
- Economic modeling put cumulative global food waste costs at USD 3.4 trillion from 2025 to 2030, versus a total annual economic cost of about USD 540 billion.
- Research found 67% of retailers still use manual food inventory processes, limiting inventory accuracy and control.
- Survey data showed 72% of retail leaders rank meat-related waste as their biggest operational challenge, with 74% citing inflation as a driver of forecasting difficulty.
- Retailers’ ability to meet UN 2030 food-waste reduction target looked constrained, with 27% expecting to miss the deadline.
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