The federal government wants consumers and business to win less food in Germany to throw the trash. Minister of Food Julia Klöckner (CDU) today presents a „National Strategy for Reducing Waste of Food“ in the Cabinet.
Among other things, more information on the best before date on many packages is provided, which some people misunderstand as a disposable date. In several „dialogue forums“ should be advised on a greater prevention of food waste, such as in the out-of-house catering.
The government wants to halve food waste by 2030. This should also contribute to climate protection. So far, according to studies, eleven million tons of food are thrown away every year – by private households, in the food industry, in retail and by major customers such as the catering trade. Consumers therefore account for 55 kilograms per capita per year.
Analysis of the study results by Thünen-Institut
