The EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste aims to accelerate the EU’s progress towards Sustainable Development Goal Target 12.3 and maximise the contribution of all actors. The Platform brings together public entities and actors in the food value chain including consumer and other nongovernmental organisations. It aims to support all actors in: defining measures needed to prevent food waste; sharing best practices; and evaluating progress made over time.
With the help of the Platform, the European Commission has developed EU guidelines to facilitate food donation and food use as animal feed – while always ensuring food safety. Platform members have also contributed to our common food waste measurement and its consistent monitoring at all levels – from farm to fork, across the EU. Thanks to members’ commitment to lasting change, the Platform has defined a clear roadmap, showing the way forward and inspiring others to take concrete steps to remove food waste from our food systems.
This report summarizes the achievements of the Platform.
Name of organisation : European Commission
Date of publication: 2021-12-17