China News Service, Yinchuan, October 16th, report title: World Food Day: “Eat” and say “no” to waste
China News Agency reporter Yu Jing
“Action creates better production, better nutrition, better environment, and better life in the future.” This is the theme of the 41st World Food Day. On October 16th, on the day of World Food Day, reporters from China News Service visited a number of catering companies in Yinchuan City, Ningxia, to visit the results of the “CD Action”.
In a restaurant on Xinhua Street in Xingqing District, a waiter is cleaning the countertop at a table where guests have left. A total of 3 guests ate at this table. They ordered 2 hot dishes and 2 cold dishes, and almost all the dishes on the table were eaten. “This situation is more common, and now there are indeed fewer leftovers.” The waiter said.
“Waiter, pay the bill, and take two bags to pack for us by the way.” At about 11:30, a table of customers who had just finished their meal told the waiter in a small restaurant on Nanxun West Road, Jinfeng District. Most of the large plate of chicken and mutton that were basically untouched were left on their table. “If I order too much, I can’t eat it anymore. I pack it back and eat it at night,” they said.
A reporter from China News Agency found that many restaurants have posted the words “Welcome to Pack”. The relevant person in charge of the catering industry in Yinchuan told reporters that due to the powerful promotion of the “CD Action”, anti-waste and strict economy have become the consensus of more and more people at the table.
Walk into the Xinbai Supermarket in Yinchuan City, and more than 10 home-cooked side dish packages including shredded pork with green pepper, stir-fried pork with cauliflower, and braised chicken nuggets have been introduced in small portions.
“The package is matched by professional chefs according to the daily cooking habits of consumers. The meat and vegetables are balanced, and the amount of dishes is moderate. It can accurately match the single meal needs of a family of three and single white-collar workers, and maximize the use of dishes. , To avoid problems such as excess ingredients and waste of condiments.” The relevant person in charge of Xinbai Supermarket said that the small set meal has been favored by many consumers since its introduction.
In 2021, China will usher in the 18th summer grain harvest season. The total output of summer grains in the country will reach 145.82 million tons, an increase of 2.967 million tons or 2.1% over 2020. The situation of autumn grain is also relatively clear, and a bumper harvest is a foregone conclusion, once again strengthening the confidence and confidence to hold the “Chinese rice bowl” firmly. However, behind years of bumper harvests and self-sufficiency, China’s grain consumption is still growing faster than its output. China has a large population and continuously upgrades its consumption structure. In fact, the demand for food is increasing rigidly, and “saving food” is still indispensable and timeless.
Looking at the world, the phenomenon of food waste is still very serious. Approximately one-third of the world’s food is lost and wasted every year, totaling approximately 1.3 billion tons per year. According to United Nations statistics, nearly 690 million people (8.9% of the world‘s total population) are currently hungry. It is estimated that by 2030, more than 890 million people, or 9.8% of the global population, will be affected by hunger.
The relevant person in charge of the Yinchuan Catering Association told reporters that they have been promoting food conservation and opposing food waste through various forms of normalized publicity such as live broadcasts and theme activities, such as the “CD Action”. I hope that consumers will realize that saving food is the best respect for a bumper harvest. When dining in public, everyone should insist on reasonable consumption and order meals according to their needs; eat in moderation according to their own food intake to avoid leftovers; if there is leftovers, take them away. Don’t talk about ostentation when friends have a dinner together, because rational consumption is the real face. (over)
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