Dataset on Food Waste in Households: The Case of Latvia

Ilze Beitane (), Sandra Iriste, Martins Sabovics, Gita Krumina-Zemture and Janis Jenzis
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Ilze Beitane: Food Institute, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Technology, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, LV-3004 Jelgava, Latvia
Sandra Iriste: Food Institute, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Technology, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, LV-3004 Jelgava, Latvia
Martins Sabovics: Food Institute, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Technology, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, LV-3004 Jelgava, Latvia
Gita Krumina-Zemture: Food Institute, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Technology, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, LV-3004 Jelgava, Latvia
Janis Jenzis: Food Institute, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Technology, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, LV-3004 Jelgava, Latvia

Data, 2025, vol. 10, issue 5, 1-8

Abstract: This publication presents raw data from an online survey in Latvia that reflects households’ practices, opinions, attitudes, and social responsibility regarding food waste. A total of 1336 respondents (households) participated in the survey. The questionnaire consisted of three parts, with the first part focusing on daily food habits and shopping habits, the second part focusing on respondents’ opinions and social responsibility on food waste management, and the third part containing questions on the frequency of shopping for different product groups. The dataset presented in the publication includes survey questions and response options, as well as raw survey data that can be used to compare households’ food waste behavior across countries. The data can help policy makers make data-driven decisions or serve as the basis for further research.

Keywords: food leftovers; donation; food waste management; shopping habits; expiration date; social responsibility; food shortage (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C8 C80 C81 C82 C83 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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