The first supermarket in the world to sell expired food
While much of the world is still struggling against hunger and malnutrition, but that food waste is a major sticking point for many when you consider the huge food industry in developed countries. Denmark took a big step to eliminate waste, with the opening of a supermarket for the sale of surplus food expired, which Satnea the case in the trash.
Supermarket WeFood opened in Copenhagen, which sells expired materials by date (the date on which this does not refer to food safety but also to the quality). These expired food is still safe, and are sold at discounts of up to 50%.
WeFood is the first supermarket in Denmark and possibly in the world, which is dedicated to anyone who is concerned about the amount of food waste in this country, not just for shoppers with low incomes. And see a lot of people that means a positive and correct attention to this issue.
The Minister for the Danish food "Eva Hansen CARE": "It is ridiculous to be throwing food waste in vain, it's a bad idea for the environment and for the money spent. Supermarket any such WeFood is an important step in the battle against food waste. "
A study in 2013 says that 91% of people admit Armin food because of the expiration date. Although experts say the best way to select food as soon as the power is Shamma.
In Denmark cast more than 700,000 tons of food annually, according to a local newspaper. So this is an improvement, since the food waste in the country decreased by 25% over the past five years.
The operation of this supermarket by volunteers, and the profits go to non-governmental organizations working in poor countries in the world. If this supermarket has proven successful, it is possible to participate in the open more than a supermarket similar in all parts of Denmark....
