Food Waste Prevention

Food waste contributes to the growing problem of waste and landfills and has significant economic, social, and environmental impacts. Food waste represents the loss of resources used in the production, transportation, and storage of food. The decomposition of food waste releases greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. Additionally, the potential extra costs associated with managing food waste increase operational expenses for businesses. For these reasons, all our companies are taking measures to reduce food waste.

Some unsold but safe-to-consume food products are donated to charity organizations. The Group's companies collaborate with partners in their respective countries for food donations. In 2023, MAXIMA Lietuva, working closely with "Maisto bankas," made several changes to its internal processes and increased the volume of food donations by expanding the number of participating stores. As a result, MAXIMA Lietuva doubled the amount of donated food compared to previous years. During the reporting year, MAXIMA Estonia also significantly expanded its collaboration with food banks and doubled the amount of donated food compared to previous years.