Working together to create a sustainable food system

James S Murray
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WRAP's Dr Richard Swannell sets out how the group plans to work with businesses and councils to open up a new front in the war on food waste

Dr Richard Swannell, director of sustainable food systems at WRAP, this week delivered a keynote speech to the Westminster Forum at The Caledonian Club in London. Here is the speech in full: Good...

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