French councillor calls on Europe to adopt 'food waste' supermarket law

The councillor behind a French campaign to stamp out food waste has called on the head of the European commission and national leaders to adopt laws forcing supermarkets to give their unsold produce to charities.

Arash Derambarsh was in fighting mood on Thursday after the European parliament adopted a resolution inviting the EC to “encourage the creation of agreements” between supermarkets and organisations helping the poor and hungry.

A petition launched in seven European countries including Britain calling for support for legislation has more than 540,000 signatures. Read full article from here: