Subscribe to France 24 now :
http://f24.my/youtubeEN

FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7
http://f24.my/YTliveEN

Every year in France, seven million tons of food are thrown away by individuals, supermarkets and markets - waste which represents a loss of more than 400 euros per year per household. A law passed in February 2016 requires supermarkets to donate their unsold products to charities and food banks. But it's an uphill battle as the fines are not yet applicable.
A programme prepared by Patrick Lovett and Laura Burloux

Visit our website :
http://www.france24.com

Subscribe to our YouTube channel :
http://f24.my/youtubeEN

Like us on Facebook :
https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English

Follow us on Twitter :
https://twitter.com/France24_en