Food and drinks firms remain on track to meet ambitious carbon targets

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Food and Drink Federation launches drive to encourage businesses to cut water use

The UK's leading food and drinks manufacturers, including Coca-Cola, Mars and United Biscuits, are on track to meet ambitious green goals, despite increasing production in recent years, according to a...

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