SPECIAL EDITION from the National Food Waste Summit

By Kim Berry | 25 July 2024

In the news this week, we're bringing you a special edition from this week's National Food Waste Summit. Starring: End Food Waste Australia CEO, Dr Steven Lapidge, NZ Food Waste Champions executive director, Kaitlin Dawson, and End Food Waste Australia acting director Industry Action, Sam Oakden.

 

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