The Turkish government plans to remove the all-inclusive system in hotels and restaurants

The Turkish government is preparing legislative changes to limit food waste in hotels and restaurants by introducing new rules for buffets and the country's popular serpme breakfasts (breakfasts with many tiny plates). About writes turkish newspaper Sabah.

Turkish hotels are proposing to replace the all-inclusive system with an a la carte format, where guests will choose and order only what they will actually eat.

This should reduce the amount of food wasted, because, according to the Waste Prevention Foundation (TİSVA), 23 million tons of food are lost in Turkey every year, and 35% of vegetables and fruits do not reach the table.

Particular attention will be paid to bread, as about 4.38 billion loaves are thrown away in the country every year. It is also planned to ban throwing food on the street for stray animals, as this pollutes cities and spreads bacteria. Instead, it is proposed to transfer the leftovers to shelters centrally.

In addition, restaurants will be prohibited from forcing customers to order meals "for each person." For example, three visitors will be able to have breakfast for two without additional portions, which are often left untouched and thrown away.

The draft law, prepared by the Presidential Council for Agriculture and Food Policy, is to be submitted to the Turkish Parliament in the near future.

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