No more throwing away: How other countries are encouraging supermarkets to donate food

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026

Der Standard

Austria wastes thousands of tons of food daily; other EU nations mandate supermarket donations to curb waste.

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Approximately one billion tons of food are wasted globally each year, and Austria alone generated about 1.18 million tons of food waste in 2024, equating to over 3000 tons daily, with nearly half of this being avoidable. While food donations are voluntary in Austria, other EU countries hold retailers accountable for reducing waste.

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