According to a UN report, Iraq ranks sixth in the world in terms of food waste.

Added that Six million tons of food are wasted annually in Iraq, and the amount is expected to increase to seven million tons in the coming years.

Said there is no effective policy to reduce food waste in Iraq, as 143 kilograms of food per person is wasted annually.

According to the report, social traditions are the main reason for food waste in Iraq, because Iraqis prepare more food than they need when preparing food at home, especially during festivals and holidays.