Take into account that they are measuring how much food emits when it rots, but not how much food captures when it grows. The net effect might be smaller. Anot

Take into account that they are measuring how much food emits when it rots, but not how much food captures when it grows. The net effect might be smaller. Another thing that might be happening is that they take into account the emissions of its transportation via intercontinental ships, trucks, etc.