Journal of Business & Economic Policy

Food Waste: An Exploratory Study of the Stakeholders’ Perceptions
Paul Leung (Corresponding Author), Jamie Lo

Abstract
The abstract should be 50-80 words (full paper: 80-120 words). Outline the aim of the study with a brief background to explain why it was needed, what was done, and the main findings. Avoid quotes and extensive references. Food waste has created pressure to the close-to-capacity landfills and created hygienic concerns. The current measures, both upstream reductions and downstream alternate utilizations together, faced with delimitations. This qualitative study aimed at revealing the perceptions and acceptance of the trade and dinners over food wastage control by interviewing key informants and identifying more effective measures. Findings indicated that there was critical misconception of waste control. Besides, cultural issues and custom norms have to be included in the planning and implementation of related strategies.

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