Reducing food waste has become a growing concern around the world, with many countries and organizations recognizing its importance. In the Czech Republic, some of the biggest stories in the country, including Lidl, have adopted a new strategy that involves partnering with food banks and selling boxes of fruits and vegetables that would otherwise be thrown away due to their aesthetic defects or because they are leftovers from damaged packaging.

While buyers of these boxes of fruits and vegetables must be lucky to get them at prices ranging from 20 to 30 Czech korunas for a few kilograms of produce, they are still a great deal that can help reduce food waste. The boxes are sold by Albert, Globus, and Penny, with Penny’s boxes of fruits and vegetables being unique as they include a mix of produce that varies according to what is currently available.

The issue of food waste is not unique to the Czech Republic. According to the United Nations, roughly one-third of the food produced worldwide is wasted, severely affecting the environment and the global economy. However, stores like Penny, Albert, and Globus in the Czech Republic seem to be taking steps in the right direction.

While the reality of these boxes is different from their advertisement, the price is still unbeatable. There is a contrast between the promotional material and the reality of what buyers can expect. Nonetheless, the author is not criticizing the stores actively trying to reduce food waste, which is a significant problem in the Czech Republic.

In conclusion, reducing food waste is a critical issue, and the efforts made by stores like Penny, Albert, and Globus in the Czech Republic are commendable. By selling discounted produce and partnering with food banks, these stores are not only reducing food waste but also making healthy fruits and vegetables more accessible to the general public. While the boxes of fruits and vegetables sold may not look as aesthetically pleasing as advertised, they are still a great deal that can help reduce food waste, and hopefully, more stores around the world will adopt similar strategies.

Article by Prague Forum