Overview

• The 2024 diagnostic study shows Catalan households waste an average of €330 per year on food, totaling €902.85 million annually.
• Household food waste in Catalonia amounts to 173,960 tonnes annually, generating 462,347 tonnes of CO₂ emissions during production and distribution.
• Wasted food could feed 274,948 people for a year, addressing 14% of the population at risk of poverty in Catalonia.
• Despite passing a food-waste law in 2020, the Catalan government has not implemented regulations, delaying required actions by businesses.
• The Department of Agriculture plans to present a strategic prevention plan in early 2026, aiming to address food losses across the supply chain.