Agriculture Minister Maurizio
Martina said Italy was on the front line in the battle against
food waste following a 2016 law encouraging firms to give away
food rather than throwing it away.
"Food waste is diminishing in Italy," Martina said on
stop-food-waste day.
"That's not all. Recovered excess food given to the most in
need has increased by 20%, providing food for over one and a
half million people".
Before the law came into effect on September 14, 2016, it was
mostly possible only to donate long-life products.
But now cooked food and fruit and vegetables can also be
given to the needy.
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