Chris Hopes Shortages Will Encourage People Waste Less Fruit & Veg
Christopher Chope Conservative, Christchurch
Does my right hon. Friend accept that 170,000 tonnes of fresh produce is wasted each year in this country? Does she think the current crisis will encourage consumers to value their fruit and veg, and their five a day, more highly?
Therese Coffey The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
It is very important that consumers have that choice, but we are also committed to trying to reduce the amount of food waste. It is a shame for any food to be wasted. We are also concerned about the carbon emissions that arise from food waste, and we are trying to reduce them on our pathway to net zero.
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