In this year’s Food 2030 report, Axfood presents more than one hundred solutions for policymakers, authorities, and businesses to accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable food system.
“Food is fundamental for everyone, and at the same time it is key to solving several of our biggest societal challenges. With the Food 2030 report, we want to show that there are many solutions available – and that it is more important than ever to collaborate to speed up the green transition,” says Simone Margulies, CEO and President of Axfood, in a press release.
The proposals in the report aim to promote sustainable production and consumption, strengthen Sweden’s competitiveness through added value, increase the focus on rural areas, and contribute to a fossil-free Sweden. This year’s list includes proposals such as reducing VAT on sustainability-labeled food, measures for fossil-free farming operations, financial support for extended grazing, and investments in organic production.
Regarding the proposal for financial support to farmers who allow their dairy cows to graze for more weeks than required by law, the report states:
“Our proposal combines higher profitability with improved animal welfare. Good animal welfare, with grazing dairy cows, is a strong added value for Swedish dairy production.”
Most of the proposals have been presented before, but eight new ones were added this year. These include initiatives to reduce food waste by tightening exemptions from the Waste Ordinance, promoting sustainable animal feed, and banning PFAS chemicals.
You can download and read the full report HERE