A Framework for Reducing Food Loss and Waste in South African Supply Chains

South Africa's agricultural sector faces significant challenges in reducing food loss and waste along supply chains, impacting both economic viability and environmental sustainability. This article employs qualitative analysis and literature review methods to synthesize existing knowledge on food loss and waste reduction in agricultural settings. The framework identifies strategic areas for intervention to enhance efficiency and reduce waste in South African supply chains. Implementing targeted interventions such as better infrastructure development and enhanced consumer engagement strategies is recommended to achieve sustainable food loss reduction goals. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.