Food Waste - Key Advice

Every year some 4.2 million tonnes of food waste are generated by factories, shops and hospitality businesses across the UK at a cost of hundreds of thousands to the businesses.

Every year some 4.2 million tonnes of food waste are generated by factories, shops and hospitality businesses across the UK at a cost of hundreds of thousands to the businesses, according to statistics published by WRAP, the agency advising on waste reduction.

The information contained in this publication sets out both the legal requirements that food businesses are expected to comply with as well as good practice. However, it is industry guidance and does not necessarily cover everything that food businesses need to consider