Millions of tons of grain wasted yearly

Official calls for new measures to end 'shameful' food loss

China wastes at least 35 million metric tons of grain every year due to poor storage and transportation methods and excessive processing, an official said.

"The losses can feed 200 million people for a year, which is shameful and needs urgent measures to prevent such waste and loss," said Chen Yuzhong, an official with the State Administration of Grain, adding that the amount wasted during consumption is more shocking.