Indonesia’s National Food Agency (Bapanas) is urging retailers to actively increase food rescue initiatives and minimize waste. The agency highlighted the significant amount of food lost throughout the retail supply chain, impacting national food security and economic stability. Bapanas is encouraging retailers to adopt innovative strategies for managing surplus food, including donations to those in need and alternative uses like animal feed. This push aligns with the government’s broader efforts to stabilize food prices and ensure food availability across the archipelago. The agency emphasized the importance of collaboration between retailers, food banks, and social organizations to maximize the impact of these efforts. Bapanas also plans to monitor and evaluate the implementation of these food rescue programs.