The Environment and Resources Authority said that it is holding a public consultation on Malta’s Food Waste Prevention Programme, with the aim of implementing effective measures across the food supply chain, through the recognition of the valuable knowledge and practical solutions within the communities.

The ERA said that the work on the national food waste prevention programme will shortly commence.

The Authority explained that the intent of the programme is to mainly establish effective measures to be implemented across the entire food supply chain which will help Malta fulfil the new requirements, including the attainment of the food waste reduction targets.

The revised directive obliges that the food waste prevention measures shall cover these areas of intervention:

Develop behavioural change interventions and awareness raising campaigns to reduce food waste;

Identify and address inefficiencies in the functioning of the food supply chain;

Encourage food donation and redistribution for human consumption;

Support training and skill development and facilitate funding opportunities;

Encourage and promote innovative and technological solutions to contribute to the prevention of food waste.

The closing date of the public consultation is the 12th of December, for more information and to submit feedback, please click here.

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