WRAP is working with retailers, Hospitality & Food Service and manufacturers, logistics and redistribution organisations, together with industry bodies, to identify ways of increasing the redistribution of surplus food.
Preventing food waste at source should always come first, but surpluses can arise for a number of reasons; for example, food incorrectly labelled, over-ordered, over-supplied or obsolete seasonal stock.
WRAP’s report ‘Quantification of food surplus, waste and related materials in the grocery supply chain’ concluded that where food waste cannot be prevented, there is potential to redistribute the equivalent to around 400 million meals a year.
Using WRAP's tools and guidance, organisations can develop partnerships to redistribute left over surplus food.
Redistribution summary: Food labelling and safety
As part of the Courtauld Commitment 2025 (C2025) WRAP has established a Surplus Food Redistribution Working Group to:
Working with the Welsh Government, WRAP Cymru is working to maximise the redistribution of surplus food during production and in the supply chain. Find out about our work to date, and access useful tools to help you set up a back of store redistribution scheme.
WRAP has worked with organisations to develop case studies detailing the benefits of surplus food redistribution from across the food and drink sector.
By working with WRAP your organisation can improve processes, find new techniques and work toward implementing best practice in your supply chain.