Saudi Arabia signed on Wednesday an agreement to reinforce food security initiatives under the National Transformation Program.
The Kingdom inked the deal through Saudi Arabian Grains Organization (SAGO).
These initiatives aim to limit food waste in the country.
Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture and chairman of the SAGO's board of directors Abdulrahman Al-Fadli said food waste exceeded 33 percent and cost around SAR40 billion ($10.6 billion) per year.
The minister added that the planned awareness campaign would contribute to achieving state goals.
These goals include the optimal use of agricultural and food resources, as well as preserving achievements in the food security field.
SAGO Governor Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al-Faris said reducing food waste can be achieved through various means, including awareness campaigns thereby allowing the community to play a part in efforts to achieve the goals of the program.
