Ukraine: Food Waste Reforms Could Boost Food Security in Ukraine

Mar 16, 2026
University of Portsmouth
View Original

Improving how food waste is managed in Ukraine’s retail and hospitality sectors could help strengthen food security, according to new study published this week. The research suggests that better food waste prevention - alongside stronger systems for redistributing surplus food - could ensure more edible food reaches people who need it, particularly in a country facing economic pressures and disruption caused by conflict. 

Ukraine’s economy relies heavily on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which account for almost all businesses nationwide. Researchers say improving food waste management among these firms could have a significant social impact.