Water use of food and drink sub-sectors 2013 Statistic

This statistic shows a distribution of water use by food and drink manufacturing subsectors represented by the FHC in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2013. That year, water use was highest within the dairy and meat processing sectors.

Distribution of water use in the food and drink manufacturing sector in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2013, by sub-sector*

Characteristic	Sub-sector share of food and drink industry
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Release date

July 2014

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Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

2014

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based on 236 FHC sites*

Supplementary notes

* Sub-sectors included here are those represented by the Federal House Commitment (FHC). Figures are based on 236 sites with comparable data. Excludes water used in products.
** Includes red meat and poultry.
*** Includes fish processing, alcoholic beverages, pet food and animal fed, milling, desserts, sauces and condiments.

FHC is a voluntary agreement for the food and drink manufacturing sector, which aims to help reduce the stress on the nation’s water supplies and contribute to an industry-wide target to reduce water use by 2020.

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