Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 110569
Food: Waste
Tabled: 3 February 2026
Answered: 9 February 2026
Named DayQuestion
Steff Aquarone
Liberal Democrat — North Norfolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to encourage food surplus redistribution in the baking industry.
Answer
Mary CreaghWe recognise the environmental, economic and social benefits of preventing food waste and redistributing surplus food to organisations who can use it. Redistribution is second only to prevention in Defra’s Food and Drink Waste Hierarchy, which includes th...
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