One third of the food coming to stores from the field ends up in the landfill - RIA

To solve the problem retailers Magnit and X5 Retail Group supported the idea of foodsharing - charity distribution of edible food. The idea of cancelling VAT on goods sent to charity is also being promoted.

The initiatives would save up to a million tons of food every year and provide it to 18 million people in need," said Foodshedding.