David Thomson: The food and drink industry is playing its part in reducing the impact of packaging

FDF Scotland and our members are serious about minimising the impact of food and drink production on our environment. We understand that reducing packaging and plastic is an important part of that – but we need to keep in mind the vital role that they play. Plastic packaging is very effective in making sure food and drink remains in a good, safe condition until the consumer eats the product. And importantly, they help avoid it ending up in the food waste bin! According to a recent survey – carried out by WRAP and the Industry Council on packaging and the environment – 40 per cent of consumers are concerned about food waste. This has increased from 33 per cent in 2012.