Interspar in Mistelbach: A role model in the fight against food waste!

Interspar in Mistelbach: A role model in the fight against food waste!

In a courageous step against food waste, the Interspar in Mistelbach shows how local initiatives can be effective. For almost a decade, the market has been working closely with the “Movement Misorsch” association in order to donate not sold but edible food to the local social market. This partnership includes regular food donations and innovative actions, including donation boxes that can be used by customers. The Interspar is also committed to reducing food waste significantly in the "Foods are Provisable" initiative through optimized order processes and the sale of products shortly before the best before the best before the best before the best before the best before the best before the best before the href = "https://www.meinbezirk.at/mistelbach/c-lokales/interspar-mistelbach-setzt-kunge- against-verse-schwaltung_a704470"> Meindezirk.at reported.

The company also offers “second chance” boxes with edible fruit and vegetables and enables customers to acquire excess goods via the Too Good to GO app at reduced prices. A central message from the INTERSPAR manager Robert Staudigl is: "Food is precious-and together we can protect your value." Measures for food safety and avoidance are also important at the national level. With over 750 own locations and many self-employed, the Spar Group belongs to the first point of contact in food supply. According to bmk.gv.at , only one to two percent of the food on offer cannot be sold.

SPAR uses innovative systems for ordering that include weather and holiday data. In this way it is ensured that only products that can actually be sold are offered. In addition, foods that are about to expire are sold at a reduced price. Over 95 percent of the SPAR locations have established cooperation to pass on food to social institutions, and excess old bread is used sustainably by passing it on to feed manufacturers. Interspar and Spar alliance actively contributes to reducing food waste and shows how positive changes can be achieved through communal action.