Ireland's food waste reaches over one million meals daily, with 750,000 tonnes generated in 2022, primarily from businesses and industries (70%).

Ireland's food waste has reached over one million meals per day, with 750,000 tonnes generated in 2022 according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Businesses and industries account for 70% of the waste, while 30% comes from households. Since 2020, there has been no significant reduction in food waste, with the food industry responsible for 21% of the total waste, or 157,000 tonnes.