Criteria for Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) for Food, Food services, and Vending machines

17 October 2025 Guidance, Others

This report presents potential sustainability criteria for public procurement of food, food services, and vending machines, serving as inspiration for public authorities who want to offer healthy and sustainable food and wish to reward sustainability efforts by European farmers, the food industry, and service providers in their procurement projects. The criteria are presented as a comprehensive list encompassing the three dimensions of sustainability: environmental, social, and economic.