"It neither reduces food waste nor increases the shelf life of the products"
The German Fruit Trade Association (DFHV) has sharply criticized the EU's planned ban on fruit and vegetable packaging. "Such a ban is counterproductive, as it neither reduces food waste nor increases the shelf life of the products," explained DFHV managing director Dr. Andreas Brügger. In addition, he said, it is discriminatory if such a ban in the food sector is the only category that
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