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<p>The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) estimates that 0.23 million tonnes
of food waste came from the grocery retail industry in 2013. Through WRAP, the Government
is working with food manufacturers and retailers, including all the major UK supermarkets,
to meet targets to reduce food waste from households and the grocery supply chain
under the Courtauld Commitment.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>All signatories reported
a reduction of 7.4% in food supply chain waste between 2010 and 2012 (there were also
targets on household food waste and packaging waste). The third phase targets a further
1.1 million tonnes of food and packaging waste reduction by the end of 2015.</p><p>
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