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<p>The UK is an international leader in tackling food waste, and there has been a
reduction in total food waste of 14% per person in the UK between 2007 and 2015 (post
farm-gate), but there is more to be done. The Government recently launched its Resources
and Waste Strategy which sets out a new approach to address food waste from farm to
fork.</p><p> </p><p>Last autumn, the Secretary of State announced a new pilot scheme
to reduce food waste, supported by a £15 million fund. The first £5 million round
of funding is currently being allocated to food redistribution organisations. The
Government has appointed Ben Elliot as the food waste champion who will work with
business leaders to ensure that the issue of food waste and surplus remains at the
top of their agendas.</p><p> </p><p>The strategy also sets out how the Government
will consult on annual reporting of food surplus and waste by food businesses and
support cross sector collaboration through the Courtauld 2025 agreement.</p>
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