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<p>Through the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), the Government is working
with food manufacturers and retailers to meet targets to reduce food waste from households
and the grocery supply chain under the Courtauld Commitment. There has been a 15%
(1.3 million tonnes) reduction in household food waste since 2007 and signatories
reported a reduction of 7.4% in food supply chain waste since 2010. The third phase
of the Courtauld Commitment targets a further 1.1 million tonnes of food and packaging
waste reduction by the end of this year.</p><p>The Love Food Hate Waste programme
helps UK households to reduce food waste and save money through awareness raising
and consumer advice. There is also an agreement with the hospitality sector with targets
to prevent and manage food waste in restaurants, pubs and canteens.</p><p> </p>
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