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France becomes the first country to force all supermarkets to give unsold food to the needy. Supermarkets throw away over 100 billion pounds of unsold food every year.".

France became the first country in the world to legally require supermarkets to donate unsold food to charities and food banks. According to Zero Waste Europe, stores over 400 square meters must sign agreements with food banks or charities to redistribute unsold but safe-to-eat items. This includes fresh produce, packaged goods near expiration, and other surplus stock. The law also prohibits supermarkets from intentionally spoiling food, such as pouring bleach on discarded items.

This legislation has helped redirect millions of meals to people in need and inspired similar policies across Europe. It has since expanded to include large-scale catering services and food manufacturers, making France a global leader in food waste reduction. According to Organic Authority, the law enables charities to distribute millions of additional meals each year, significantly improving food access for vulnerable populations.

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John Jancar October 26, 2025 at 2:58pm

Yea nature provides for free lol What man takes and makes into a profit margin lol WHAT A CROCK, when an elephant is hungry, he just goes to the tree and eats lol No money involved.
Krishna Kalki October 25, 2025 at 1:31am

France becomes the first country to force all supermarkets to give unsold food to the needy. Supermarkets throw away over 100 billion pounds of unsold food every year.".

France became the first country in the world to legally require supermarkets to donate unsold food to charities and food banks. According to Zero Waste Europe, stores over 400 square meters must sign agreements with food banks or charities to redistribute unsold but safe-to-eat items. This includes fresh produce, packaged goods near expiration, and other surplus stock. The law also prohibits supermarkets from intentionally spoiling food, such as pouring bleach on discarded items.

This legislation has helped redirect millions of meals to people in need and inspired similar policies across Europe. It has since expanded to include large-scale catering services and food manufacturers, making France a global leader in food waste reduction. According to Organic Authority, the law enables charities to distribute millions of additional meals each year, significantly improving food access for vulnerable populations.
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