Food and Drink Federation data reveals emissions and water-saving progress, but food waste challenges remain

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The food and drink industry is on track to hit its emissions and water goals, but efforts to halve food waste by 2030 need to be redoubled

The UK food and drink industry has made substantial progress in cutting its CO2 emissions, slashing water consumption, and reducing food waste in line with targets set out in the Food and Drink Federation's...

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