Completar frases Definitions of Food WasteVersión en línea The term "food waste" can have different meanings, depending on where you're from. It is important to have a common definition so that the right action can be acted upon. por Benjamin Lephilibert 1 1 . Food is food that is discarded or left to spoil due to its lower quality and value during processing before the final product stage . It typically happens at the production , post - harvest , processing , and stages in the food supply chain . 2 . Food is food that is discarded and / or left uneaten and can be found throughout the whole food supply chain . 3 . Food that is intended for consumption , but still doesn't get consumed because it is , whether or not after it is left to spoil or expire . It typically happens at the and consumption stages in the food supply chain .