Switzerland’s government plans to cut food waste by half by 2030, targeting a reduction of 2.7 million tons, which includes 250,000 tons of fresh vegetables. Recent incidents, like the return of Demeter carrots that failed to meet strict size and appearance standards, highlight the ongoing challenges. Retailers such as Aldi Suisse and Denner express commitment to minimizing waste but the achievement of interim reduction targets by 2025 appears uncertain. Relaxation of vegetable quality standards may be necessary to reduce food loss effectively.