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Poverty and food insecuirity
Poverty and food insecuirity
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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 UK
Food redistribution in the UK
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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 UK
Food waste in the UK
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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 dates
Displaying durability dates
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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 climate
Impact of waste on the climate
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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 prevention
Food waste prevention
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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 England
Simpler recycling policy in England
Regulatory 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 commitments
Uk net zero targets and waste reduction commitments
Regulatory 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 drink
UK statutory guidance on disposing of surplus or waste food and drink
Regulatory 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 explained
Use-by dates explained
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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 explained
Best before dates explained
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Best before dates explained
The best before date is about quality and not safety. After the best before date…
March 21, 2025
Surplus goods explained
Surplus goods explained
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Surplus goods explained
Surplus and waste products are not the same thing. Surplus products are perfectly good products…
March 21, 2025
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