On Monday 17 June, the Council of the European Union adopted its position on the revision of the Waste Directive concerning food and textile waste.
This text sets a target of reducing per capita food waste by 30% in 2030 compared with 2020, targeting the retail trade, restaurants and food services, and households. In addition, a 10% reduction target by 2030 has been applied to the processing and manufacturing sectors.
The text also provides for targets to be set for edible foodstuffs by...