VOICED : France cracks down on food waste in supermarkets

The video discusses a new bill in France that mandates supermarkets to donate edible food instead of discarding it. The initiative was inspired by Darren Barsch, who experienced food insecurity during his studies. He collaborated with supermarkets to address legal concerns and launched a successful petition to support the bill. The legislation aims to reduce national food waste by half by 2025, highlighting the significant amount of food currently wasted.

What inspired Darren Barsch to propose the food donation bill?

• His experiences as a law student facing food scarcity

• A government initiative to reduce waste

• A supermarket's request for help

• A global conference on food waste

What is one of the main reasons supermarkets hesitate to donate food?

• Lack of transportation for food delivery

• Fear of legal repercussions

• Insufficient food supply

• High demand from customers

What types of food are often wasted by supermarkets?

• Only expired packaged goods

• Fresh produce and meat that are still good but bruised

• Canned goods

• Frozen foods

How did Darren Barsch promote the food donation initiative?

• By partnering with international organizations

• Through an online petition and campaign

• By hosting a series of public debates

• By organizing local food drives

What is the French government's target for reducing food waste by 2025?

• To eliminate food waste completely

• To reduce food waste by half

• To reduce food waste by 25%

• To maintain current levels of food waste