Food Day

The Food Waste Day on May 2, 2022 raises awareness of the respectful handling of food. In Germany alone, around twelve million tons of food are thrown away every year. In this context, Minister Peter Hauk emphasized that the waste of still edible food was ethically and morally not justifiable.

"In Germany alone, around twelve million tons of food are thrown away every year. About half of these losses would be avoidable. Not only are food itself lost, but ultimately all the valuable resources such as water and energy that were used for food production. once again. are definitely not in the trash, ”said the Minister of Nutrition, Rural Affairs and Consumer Protection. Peter Huk on the occasion of the upcoming Food Waste Day on 2. May. 2022.

The state government of Baden-Württemberg has been working massively for a reduction in food waste for several years. A special focus is on the clarification and sensitization of consumers. At 52 percent, the majority of food waste in Germany is in private households.

offers and actions for correct handling of food

"With our diverse offers and actions, we support consumers in a Food . In cooperation with the Württemberg trade association, representatives of the food retail trade and the Dual University of Baden-Württemberg Heilbronn, which will take place this year from September 29, 2022 to October 6, 2022. In addition, the district offices are constantly offering numerous educational measures in daycare centers and schools as well as workshops and seminars for consumers. Practical tips for dealing with food, the correct storage and storage or preserving of products are given, ”said Minister Peter Hauk.

"At the moment rising food prices and the fear of a shortage of certain foods lead to the fact that some consumers are bought in supermarkets and build large food supplies at home beyond the common level. However, there is no reason for hamster purchases. Because despite the war in Ukraine and its effects on the agricultural markets and the worldwide nutrition is secured here in Germany. emphasized Minister Peter Hauk.

The correct storage of food is important

some space is always important, everything beyond that is neither necessary nor sensible. In the worst case, the excess bought food spoil and are thrown away. A Appropriate supply is filled with suitable foods and customary quantities. In addition, care should be taken to ensure that the storage location is suitable and the durability of the products is checked regularly. When testing durability, it is important to trust your own senses. Because often the food is still after the Dustable until still good. In contrast, perishable foods such as minced meat, fresh poultry or smoked fish, which are marked with a best before date, should no longer be consumed after this date.

2016 The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) proclaimed May 2 for the symbolic day of food waste. Statistically speaking, the amount of food that was produced from January to the present is statistically in the trash.

The state of Baden-Württemberg takes various measures to reduce food losses. In addition to private households, community catering also has great potential to reduce food waste. Measuring food waste in canteens is the basis for a successful strategy for reducing food waste. Because it often only makes it clear through the recording how many foods are thrown away every day and which savings potential are at all. For this reason this year's Lunch table at school on November 17, 2022 this topic. Through a weekly measurement of food waste in the participating schools, students, teachers and restaurants are sensitized to the occurrence and avoidance of food waste.

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