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Rise up against food waste

WASTED FOOD IS COSTING OUR INDUSTRY £3.2 BILLION A YEAR, AND 75% OF THE FOOD WASTED COULD HAVE BEEN EATEN.

Wasted food eating into your profits? The Guardians of Grub are here to help you rise up against the 1.1 million tonnes of food thrown away by the Hospitality and Food Service industry every year. So, take a stand against wasted food. Help your business, the environment and the community by using our Guardians of Grub Cost Saving Calculator to find out how much money you could save.

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WASTED FOOD DOESN’T JUST COST MONEY, IT IS TAKING A TOLL ON OUR PLANET TOO.

On average, 18% of the food purchased by the UK Hospitality and Food Service sector is being thrown away, and for every gram of food that ends up in the bin there is an environmental cost. The production of every pea, potato and slice of bread releases CO2e into the atmosphere, and that problem is only made worse when that food ends up in the bin. In fact, if food waste were a country, it would be the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases after China and the US. So, let’s unite in the fight against food waste, for our bottom lines and for the good of our planet.

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Case studies

Join the Guardians of Grub who are already leading the way in the fight against food waste. Check out their inspiring stories and pick up handy tips and tricks.

The Harrington Arms

The Harrington Arms in Gawsworth, Cheshire is a country pub with a…

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Baxterstorey

BaxterStorey is an independent hospitality provider which serves fresh, locally…

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Olive catering

Olive Catering provides workplace catering services, specialising in providing freshly…

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The Ship Inn

The Ship Inn, near Barrow in Furness, Cumbria serves a…

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GOT A TASTE FOR SAVING?

Kick-start your journey to becoming a Guardian of Grub by finding out about the simple principles of ‘Target, Measure, Act’. Explore the Guardians of Grub Cost Saving Skills course to gain the tools, knowledge and skills you need to take a stand against wasted food.

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WHO ARE THE GUARDIANS OF GRUB?

We are the Guardians of Grub, a united collective from across the Hospitality and Food Service sector. Our sole aim is to reduce the food we waste, to defend our profits and help protect our world. Join us; the carers, protectors and defenders of food.

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Get involved

Guardians of Grub offers free, practical tools to empower professionals across the Hospitality and Food Service sector to take a stand against wasted food. Let’s unite to save money, resources and do our bit to save the planet.

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Hungry for more?

Knowledge is power! Guardians of Grub’s new e-learning course ‘Becoming a Champion’ has been developed with industry professionals to help take your food waste reduction skills to the next level. This is a great opportunity to upskill and make a positive difference to you, your profits and the planet. Sign up for the 2023 cohort by emailing bac@wrap.org.uk