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Food Waste Action Week promotes benefits of loose fruit and veg

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Gander has announced its support for Love Food Hate Waste’s Food Waste Action Week, running from 17 – 23 March 2025. Food Waste Action Week is the flagship annual event delivered by WRAP’s Love Food Hate Waste.  The campaign helps households develop the tools they…

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