We are experiencing a global food waste crisis. The UN's Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 is to halve food waste by 2030, but to achieve this, significant action is needed.
WRAP’s aim is to develop a circular economy that will transform the way we produce, consume and dispose of food, by preventing waste, reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and redistributing surplus food to those who need it.
WRAP have a long and proven history of fighting food waste on a global scale. We bring organisations together to amplify collective action, and through our Target, Measure, Act methodology we are helping food and drink supply chains take targeted action.
Our solutions
Collective action and behaviour change programmes.
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Food Pact Network
The Food Pact Network convened by WRAP connects national and regional initiatives to accelerate practical action. Future proofing our food system by transforming how food is produced and consumed.
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UK Food and Drink Pact
The UK’s flagship voluntary agreement for the food and drink sector. Helping businesses, governments and NGOs deliver evidence-based action aligned with national and international commitments on reducing food waste, GHG emissions and water stress.
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Food Waste Reduction Roadmap
A ground-breaking, industry-wide roadmap and toolkit, the Food Waste Reduction Roadmap - brought to you by WRAP in partnership with IGD - provides tailored programmes for food businesses to reduce food waste in their own operations, as well as with suppliers and consumers.
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Love Food Hate Waste
Love Food Hate Waste is WRAP’s global household food waste campaign to tackle waste. Helping citizens with practical solutions and techniques to reduce food waste in our homes.
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Guardians of Grub
Guardians of Grub, brought to you by WRAP, targets action in the hospitality and food service sector. Our guidance and tools empower food professionals to reduce the amount of food thrown away in their establishments.
Progress and impact
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The pathway to selling more uncut fruit and veg loose
In the UK, about 70% of wasted food comes from the home, with fresh fruit and veg being the main offenders. Selling fruit and veg loose in supermarkets will also lead to significant reductions in the amount of hard to recycle plastic we put in our bins. We are working with industry to transform our fruit and veg isles by implementing these changes.
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Food date labelling
Our guides are helping food retailers communicate consistent, clear advice around how to manage and store food at home. Changing the behaviour of their customers for the better by throwing away less food.
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Food Waste Reduction Roadmap Progress Report 2021
The report details how businesses, working with the Food Waste Reduction Roadmap, have implemented strategies that have helped save 251,000 tonnes of food worth £365 million from waste.
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Household Food and Drink Waste in the UK 2022
Findings in the Household Food and Drink Waste Report help us understand where to target action. It also encourages stakeholders to act now on food waste by showing that maximum impact can be achieved through both supply chains and household actions.
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The Courtauld Commitment 2030 Milestone Report 2023
Discover how food and drink businesses are successfully reducing food waste, GHGs, water stress, and where we need to scale action.