On Tuesday 24 May, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the future amendment of EU waste legislation (Directive 2008/98/EC), which will impose legally binding targets to reduce food waste under the European Green Deal.
The Commission’s initiative is scheduled for the second quarter of 2023.
Binding targets will help to limit the impact of the food supply chain on the environment and climate and increase the amount of food available for human consumption, creating a...