The procedure for donating food can be so full of risk and barriers that it deters restaurants and supermarkets from giving away food. Laws prevented donating food marginally past its sell-by date, and business could face sanctions if they did. In Italy however, that is no longer the case. Businesses will now pay less waste tax the more they give away, and farmers will be able to give away unsold produce to charities without incurring costs. The Italian government also wants to cut down on waste by promoting the use of the “doggy bag” – which allows diners to take home the food they haven’t eaten from the restaurant.
Italians show their love for food with new law
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