This summary of WRAP research is regularly updated to provide a concise overview of how much food surplus and waste arises in the UK every year, how this has changed over time and what more is required for the UK to achieve national and global food waste reduction targets.

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  • Food Surplus and Waste in the UK Key Facts (Updated October 2021)

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Food and drink Reducing and preventing food waste Measuring and reporting food waste Surplus food redistribution Courtauld Commitment Food Waste Reduction Roadmap UN SDG 12.3

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