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Poverty and food insecuirityFacts & figures

Poverty and food insecuirity

In June 2024, there were almost 10 million people experiencing food poverty in the UK,…
March 27, 2025
Food redistribution in the UKFacts & figures

Food redistribution in the UK

Food redistribution continues to rise in the UK. Between 2015 and 2020, redistribution to people…
March 27, 2025
Food waste in the UKFacts & figures

Food waste in the UK

In 2021, the UK wasted 10.7 million tonnes of food, according to The UK’s Waste…
March 27, 2025
Displaying durability datesMyth-busting

Displaying durability dates

Not all food and drink products require a ‘use-by’ or a best before’ durability date.…
March 27, 2025
Impact of waste on the climateMyth-busting

Impact of waste on the climate

Methane, emitted from food waste in landfill is an even more potent Greenhouse Gas (GHG)…
March 27, 2025
Food waste preventionMyth-busting

Food waste prevention

Food waste isn’t just food. It is defined as any food and drink substance intended…
March 27, 2025
Simpler recycling policy in EnglandRegulatory landscape

Simpler recycling policy in England

Published in November 2024, the Simpler Recycling Policy takes effect from March 2025 across England.…
March 21, 2025
Uk net zero targets and waste reduction commitmentsRegulatory landscape

Uk net zero targets and waste reduction commitments

The UK Net Zero Strategy published at COP26 in 2021 set the target of eliminating…
March 21, 2025
UK statutory guidance on disposing of surplus or waste food and drinkRegulatory landscape

UK statutory guidance on disposing of surplus or waste food and drink

The UK Government has published statutory guidance for manufacturers, retailers, and other organisations responsible for…
March 21, 2025
Use-by dates explainedMyth-busting

Use-by dates explained

A use-by date on food is about safety. This is the most important date to…
March 21, 2025
Best before dates explainedMyth-busting

Best before dates explained

The best before date is about quality and not safety. After the best before date…
March 21, 2025
Surplus goods explainedMyth-busting

Surplus goods explained

Surplus and waste products are not the same thing. Surplus products are perfectly good products…
March 21, 2025