Distribution of food that can still be eaten
Switzerland has set itself the target of halving food waste by 2030. Partage wishes to offer foodstuffs after the minimum durability date to beneficiary institutions, provided that the quality and safety of the products are guaranteed.
History
Food waste is still very high in Switzerland. In fact, around a third of the edible parts of food are lost or wasted between the field and the plate*.
On 21 November 2018, the Federal Council accepted the request for the action plan against food waste. It will draw up the action plan against food waste in 2022, which is aimed at all companies and organisations in the supply and value creation chains of the food sector, as well as the Confederation, cantons and municipalities.
It has three objectives:
- By 2030, halve food waste in Switzerland compared to 2017 levels.
- Set sectoral reduction targets with the industries.
- Reduce as far as possible the environmental impact of avoidable* food losses by structuring and prioritising measures accordingly.
The environmental impact of avoidable food losses
The food system accounts for around 28% of Switzerland’s total footprint, a quarter of which comes from avoidable food losses. Implementing the Swiss target of a 50% reduction would cut the environmental impact and greenhouse gas emissions from food by 10% to 15%*.
Partage's action
In this context, and in line with its mission to combat food waste, Partage can take back foodstuffs after the date of minimum durability (DDM), in accordance with recommendations based on the recommendations of the OSAV, as set out in information letter 2021/9.
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