Food waste still too high in Switzerland, says government

Published on May 6, 2026

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Food waste in Switzerland remains too high, the government said on Wednesday, drawing mixed conclusions four years after launching an action plan to halve food waste by 2030. While progress has been made in retail and catering, households continue to lag behind. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to an interim report, food losses fell by only around 5% between 2017 and 2024, far short of the 25% reduction targeted for 2025. The action plan, introduced in 2022, has shown results in retail, where food waste has been cut by about 20%. Losses have also “clearly” decreased in the catering sector, although these figures are based only on companies and organisations that actively measure their waste. To date, 37 participants are involved in the voluntary scheme. Households key to progress The report identifies households as the main challenge. They account for nearly 28% of total food losses and contribute significantly to the environmental footprint of ... Full story here Are you the author?

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