On 20 May 2020, the European Commission adopted the Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system. In line with the European Green Deal, the Farm to Fork Strategy proposes ambitious EU actions and commitments to transform our food systems into global standards for competitive sustainability, the protection of human and planetary health, as well as the livelihoods of all actors in the food value chain. The COVID-19 crisis has demonstrated how crucial a well-functioning food system is for our society.

Reducing food loss and waste is one of the strategy’s key action strands. As part of the Farm to Fork Strategy, the Commission proposes to establish, by 2023, EU-level targets for food waste reduction and to revise EU rules on date marking by 2022.

Related links:

• Press release
• The Farm to Fork Strategy - Communication