Reducing food loss and waste could potentially increase food availability for the poor and reduce the environmental footprint of agriculture. Yet one of the key challenges is to define it and measure it.

To ensure adequate fruit and vegetable consumption, the authors argue for a combination of “push” actions, to bring fruits and vegetables to the consumer, “pull” actions, to bring consumers to these products, and policy solutions.

A new proposed CGIAR initiative aims to support and enable consumption of sustainable healthy diets for all, while improving livelihoods, income, gender equity, and social inclusiveness.

The authors consider how follow-through and sufficient resources for UNFSS commitments can be ensured, building on their article in Global Food Security.