Jakarta, Nov. 11 -- Indonesia's Save Food Movement, implemented in 17 provinces, has prevented about 224 tons of food from being wasted or lost, according to the National Food Agency (Bapanas).

"Since initiated in 2022, this movement has reached 17 provinces and saved over 224 tons of food, which was then distributed to more than 456 thousand people in need," Bapanas Secretary Sarwo Edhy noted in a statement cited here on Tuesday.

Despite this progress, he urged stronger synergy among regional governments; retailers; food banks; micro, small, and medium enterprises; and communities to promote responsible food management as part of Indonesia's food self-sufficiency drive.

"Preventing food loss and food waste requires us all to align ste...