Rabobank: Dutch consumers want to waste less food

A recent survey reveals that 30% of Dutch consumers throw away food or drinks at least twice a week and large numbers want to reduce food waste. Many respondents say throwing away food makes them feel guilty and 7 out of 10 want to improve their own behaviour.
The respondents put forward a number of solutions for reducing food waste. One of the solutions given is offering smaller portions and better packaging by producers, 40% say this would have the greatest effect on reducing food waste. Another solution given is better information on the best-before date. One-quarter of the respondents say they throw food away if it is past its best-before date (News Item Rabobank, 14 October 2015).
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