The pie chart shows the percentage of different types of food that are wasted by category.
Overall, it is clear that fresh food items make up the largest proportion of waste, whereas eggs account for the smallest share. Dairy products and meat-related items also represent a significant amount of wasted food.
Looking at the details, fresh fruit and vegetables are wasted the most, accounting for 22% of the total. This is followed by dairy products at 19%, while meat and fish contribute a slightly lower figure of 18%. Grain products also form a noticeable portion, standing at 14% of overall food waste.
In contrast, sweeteners represent 10%, which is higher than both fats and oils and processed fruit and vegetables. Specifically, processed fruit and vegetables make up 8%, while fats and oils account for 7%. Eggs are wasted the least, at only 2%.
In summary, the chart highlights that fresh and perishable food items are wasted far more than processed or long-lasting products.
