date:Jul 08, 2013
of Logistics Operators for Eco-sustainable Reusable Items (Areco), reusable packaging and containers considerably reduce the risk of damage during the transport of fruit and vegetables.
The European Commission estimates that approximately 89 million tonnes of food are wasted every year in Europe, with Germany on top of the ranking, with 10.7 million tonnes of wastage and Spain in sixth place, with 7.7 million.
Although most of the wastage happens at the end of the food supply chain (retailers