Europe: Policy Highlights and Opportunities

The Atlas – Europe Series, in partnership with the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA), provides a special collection of reports focused on food loss and waste policies across FEBA member countries in Europe.

Atlas Resources: European Union

Food Donation Requirements & the EU Waste Framework Directive

This guidance analyzes food donation requirements across the globe, outlines the FLW provisions of the 2025 EU Waste Framework Directive, and provides best practices for Member States implementing food donation requirement policies.

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EU Legal Guide

Learn more about the legal frameworks relevant to food donation and how the European Union's existing laws and policies support or hinder the country's progress in this guide developed through The Atlas project.

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Greece

Learn about the legal frameworks relevant to food donation and how Greece's existing laws and policies support or hinder the country’s progress.

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France

Learn about the legal frameworks relevant to food donation and how France's existing laws and policies support or hinder the country’s progress.

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Ireland

Learn about the legal frameworks relevant to food donation and how Ireland's existing laws and policies support or hinder the country’s progress.

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Poland

Learn about the legal frameworks relevant to food donation and how Poland's existing laws and policies support or hinder the country’s progress.

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Other FEBA Member Countries in Europe

The Atlas - Europe Series

The Atlas – Europe Series, led in partnership with the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA), provides a special collection of reports focused on food loss and waste policies across FEBA member countries in Europe.

Additional Resources

Changing the Rules of the Game

Developed by Dr. H.E.J. (Hilke) Bos-Brouwers, M.G. (Melanie) Kok MSc, Drs ing J.C.M.A. (Joost) Snels and Dr. ir A.A. (Addie) van der Sluis.

Food Redistribution in the EU

Developed by Wageningen Economic Research and Ecorys in association with Deloitte.

Resource Hub of the EU Platform on Food Losses and Waste

Developed by the EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste.

Recommendations for Action in Food Waste Prevention

Developed by the EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste.

Mapping food donation policies around the world

The Atlas map compares food donation laws and policies in different countries and evaluates legislation across several issue areas. Use the map to see where your country stands and learn from best practices around the world.

Explore Interactive Map

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About Us

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Methodology

Read our detailed project methodology rooted in inclusion, accuracy, and transparency.

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