They will donate unsold food

With the decision made by the Brussels Region government to reduce waste, supermarkets larger than 1,000 square meters will have to donate unsold but near due dates to charity starting in 2024.

According to reports, the new legal requirement will connect around 100 supermarkets in the city.

Alain Maron, Minister of Social Assistance in the Brussels Region government, said that 70,000 people living in the city need food aid.

Maron, who prepared the legislation, said: “At the same time, it is not acceptable for us to throw away tons of consumable food every day.” saying.

In Belgium, the number of people benefiting from aid points called “food banks” is increasing due to the rise in food inflation and the cost of living in recent years. However, it is claimed that food donations to charities have declined.

It is claimed that an average supermarket in Brussels donates around 1 tonne of consumable food each month, but some are late and some still throw away a significant amount of food. (AA)