Food: Waste
Lords · Question HL562 · Tabled 2 Jun 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Jenkin of Kennington
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to introduce mandatory food waste reporting requirements for large businesses operating across food supply chains.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 9 Jun 2026
This Government is committed to reducing waste by transitioning towards a circular economy. This includes our ongoing work with WRAP to reduce their food waste and achieve associated efficiency savings. Through the No10-led Food Waste Endeavour, Defra is ...