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By *uckoldandWife OP   Couple
over a year ago

Manchester

did you see in the news today, that TESCO threw away 30,000 tonnes of food in just 6 months. So lets say thats 60,000 a year and times that by five to include the other big 4 supermarkets (its just guess work). That's 300,000 tonnes of food wasted by supermarkets (we pay for waste in the cost of everything we buy). Then we waste lots at home too. Seems a bit crazy doesn't it?

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

With the pricing strategies, they don't encourage you to buy what you need, which is a shame.

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

I was in the coop earlier and found 2 packs of lamb chops that had yesterday's date on and said if they knocked em down to half price id happily buy them. But they said they weren't allowed and took them away. So they'd rather get no money for goods that reduce them. It's crazy!

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts


"I was in the coop earlier and found 2 packs of lamb chops that had yesterday's date on and said if they knocked em down to half price id happily buy them. But they said they weren't allowed and took them away. So they'd rather get no money for goods that reduce them. It's crazy! "

You do realise that you've now given me a hankering for roast lamb in a thick minty gravy?

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By *arlock69Man
over a year ago

Batley... (near Leeds)


"I was in the coop earlier and found 2 packs of lamb chops that had yesterday's date on and said if they knocked em down to half price id happily buy them. But they said they weren't allowed and took them away. So they'd rather get no money for goods that reduce them. It's crazy! "

I had exactly the same problem in a co-op...they say they are fair trade but there is nothing fair in how much they charge!!

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent


"I was in the coop earlier and found 2 packs of lamb chops that had yesterday's date on and said if they knocked em down to half price id happily buy them. But they said they weren't allowed and took them away. So they'd rather get no money for goods that reduce them. It's crazy!

You do realise that you've now given me a hankering for roast lamb in a thick minty gravy? "

That was my plan! Yum! But now I have no chops

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"did you see in the news today, that TESCO threw away 30,000 tonnes of food in just 6 months. So lets say thats 60,000 a year and times that by five to include the other big 4 supermarkets (its just guess work). That's 300,000 tonnes of food wasted by supermarkets (we pay for waste in the cost of everything we buy). Then we waste lots at home too. Seems a bit crazy doesn't it? "

perhaps they should give the waste food to local charities so they can feed the homeless and less fortunate in life.

every little helps

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent


"I was in the coop earlier and found 2 packs of lamb chops that had yesterday's date on and said if they knocked em down to half price id happily buy them. But they said they weren't allowed and took them away. So they'd rather get no money for goods that reduce them. It's crazy!

I had exactly the same problem in a co-op...they say they are fair trade but there is nothing fair in how much they charge!!"

The silly thing is they would normally of been reduced by 50% on the sell by day to get rid but someone obviously missed them when doing stock check so they wouldn't of been any worse off money wise. Now they'll get written off as waste and thrown in the bin.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I was in the coop earlier and found 2 packs of lamb chops that had yesterday's date on and said if they knocked em down to half price id happily buy them. But they said they weren't allowed and took them away. So they'd rather get no money for goods that reduce them. It's crazy!

You do realise that you've now given me a hankering for roast lamb in a thick minty gravy? "

Red wine & Rosemary jus - if you don't mind!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think they may have been worried that if you had a subsequent bout of food poisoning you may want to sue.

What if you had just walked out with them , could they accuse you of stealing something which actually costs nothing ?

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent


"I think they may have been worried that if you had a subsequent bout of food poisoning you may want to sue.

What if you had just walked out with them , could they accuse you of stealing something which actually costs nothing ? "

Possibly. Although being less than 24 hours after the sell by its doubtful. Suppose they have to cover themselves. Shameful waste of perfectly good lamb tho x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think they may have been worried that if you had a subsequent bout of food poisoning you may want to sue.

What if you had just walked out with them , could they accuse you of stealing something which actually costs nothing ? "

Yeah actually that's quite a moot point! I wonder where one would stand in that scenario

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire


"I think they may have been worried that if you had a subsequent bout of food poisoning you may want to sue.

What if you had just walked out with them , could they accuse you of stealing something which actually costs nothing ?

Yeah actually that's quite a moot point! I wonder where one would stand in that scenario"

probably in front of the Police Inspector..

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts


"

Red wine & Rosemary jus - if you don't mind!!"

Heretic!!!

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By *uckoldandWife OP   Couple
over a year ago

Manchester

haha, funny how everyone is keen to chat about one pack of out of date lamb chops and actually ignore the 300,000 tonnes of waste question which was the original post. It's great that threads wonder off on a tangent....oooh look an aeroplane

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Yeah actually that's quite a moot point! I wonder where one would stand in that scenario"

'A moot point' is something irrelevant; not worth squabbling over.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They should reduce things to a cheaper price instead of 20p cheaper but you have to eat it that day. Less food would be wasted.

Or they really should be giving the food to the food banks. That would help a lot of people out. Instead of expecting us to buy and supply them. Not that I have a problem with doing that but that is a crazy waste of food when people are starving!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

Red wine & Rosemary jus - if you don't mind!!

Heretic!!! "

Okay, but a d*unken one!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

'
"Yeah actually that's quite a moot point! I wonder where one would stand in that scenario

'A moot point' is something irrelevant; not worth squabbling over.

"

Yes hun I'm not a ' squabbler ' fyi AND yes it was intended as an irrelevant point on the basis ni one here is likely to know the answer - sheeeeesh!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"haha, funny how everyone is keen to chat about one pack of out of date lamb chops and actually ignore the 300,000 tonnes of waste question which was the original post. It's great that threads wonder off on a tangent....oooh look an aeroplane "

Where, in the co-op?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

From what I be learnt since starting with Tesco they did use to donate food to charity but had to stop when some people became ill and a legal case was brought against Tesco.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"haha, funny how everyone is keen to chat about one pack of out of date lamb chops and actually ignore the 300,000 tonnes of waste question which was the original post. It's great that threads wonder off on a tangent....oooh look an aeroplane

Where, in the co-op?"

By the cold meat counter

Ya can't miss it

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent


"haha, funny how everyone is keen to chat about one pack of out of date lamb chops and actually ignore the 300,000 tonnes of waste question which was the original post. It's great that threads wonder off on a tangent....oooh look an aeroplane "

Not really a tangent. A good example of how companies waste food/money, £10 worth of lamb chops just thrown away no wonder it adds up to 300,000 tonnes,

Assuming they can't give to food banks if they aren't allowed to sell out of date either.

I expect companies that make that much profit every year would rather throw good away than have customers complaining about empty shelves where they have reduced orders to avoid waste.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"haha, funny how everyone is keen to chat about one pack of out of date lamb chops and actually ignore the 300,000 tonnes of waste question which was the original post. It's great that threads wonder off on a tangent....oooh look an aeroplane

Where, in the co-op?

By the cold meat counter

Ya can't miss it "

Hope they're not selling flight tickets past there use by date; - Aer Fungus?

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By *arlock69Man
over a year ago

Batley... (near Leeds)

With all this food being wasted its no wonder so many people have taken up bin diving as a way of feeding themselves and their families for free.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"haha, funny how everyone is keen to chat about one pack of out of date lamb chops and actually ignore the 300,000 tonnes of waste question which was the original post. It's great that threads wonder off on a tangent....oooh look an aeroplane

Where, in the co-op?

By the cold meat counter

Ya can't miss it

Hope they're not selling flight tickets past there use by date; - Aer Fungus? "

Boom boom

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"With all this food being wasted its no wonder so many people have taken up bin diving as a way of feeding themselves and their families for free."

I would love to try that and see what I can find. I'm nosy that way. I don't have the guts to do it though so I will keep buying mine.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"'Yeah actually that's quite a moot point! I wonder where one would stand in that scenario

'A moot point' is something irrelevant; not worth squabbling over.

Yes hun I'm not a ' squabbler ' fyi AND yes it was intended as an irrelevant point on the basis ni one here is likely to know the answer - sheeeeesh! "

Apologies if misunderstood. The way it was phrased made me think the opposite was meant. I sometimes struggle to get what people mean, as meanings of words tend to shift here.

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By *arlock69Man
over a year ago

Batley... (near Leeds)


"With all this food being wasted its no wonder so many people have taken up bin diving as a way of feeding themselves and their families for free.

I would love to try that and see what I can find. I'm nosy that way. I don't have the guts to do it though so I will keep buying mine. "

You'll have to try it one day...its amazing what you can find...its not a bad life being a womble...x

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


"........

Assuming they can't give to food banks if they aren't allowed to sell out of date either.

....... "

Food banks usually make it clear they can only accept non-perishable goods.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Food waste is ridiculous in this country. BOGOF has had its part to play in that and I was pleased to see Tesco saying that they would now consider money off rather than BOGOF on food items. People get more than they can eat (or actually want), don't share it and then bin it. That's crazy behaviour.

It's even more crazy that the things that get binned are fruits and vegetables. These are things you can turn into other things, e.g. ripe bananas into banana bread.

Buy what you need and not everything you see.

Freegans foraging in supermarket food bins do us a favour and yet people have been looking down on them for years.

Stock that is out of date can't be given to charities and put to good use - just in case, things close to sell-by can. The best schemes I have seen have relationships with the local stores and take the stock at the end of the day on it's last say of being in-date and then turn it into meals. It's a time intensive process though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I thought this was yet another BBW thread!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"did you see in the news today, that TESCO threw away 30,000 tonnes of food in just 6 months. So lets say thats 60,000 a year and times that by five to include the other big 4 supermarkets (its just guess work). That's 300,000 tonnes of food wasted by supermarkets (we pay for waste in the cost of everything we buy). Then we waste lots at home too. Seems a bit crazy doesn't it?

perhaps they should give the waste food to local charities so they can feed the homeless and less fortunate in life.

every little helps "

And they tell us there's not enough to go around.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As a society we've shot ourselves in the foot with our compensation mentality.

Supermarkets probably would give food to charities and food banks as opposed to throwing it. Then someone sues them for a dodgy prawn sandwich and boom, one person ruins it for all. No more freebies

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There was an item on the news how Tesco had pledged to change the multi buy strategy.

I also feel sorry for the suppliers as some are so screwed down cost to the likes of tescos that it is often written in to contracts that waste is covered by them, thus not affecting the supermarket.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"There was an item on the news how Tesco had pledged to change the multi buy strategy.

I also feel sorry for the suppliers as some are so screwed down cost to the likes of tescos that it is often written in to contracts that waste is covered by them, thus not affecting the supermarket. "

Practices like that need to change too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"did you see in the news today, that TESCO threw away 30,000 tonnes of food in just 6 months. So lets say thats 60,000 a year and times that by five to include the other big 4 supermarkets (its just guess work). That's 300,000 tonnes of food wasted by supermarkets (we pay for waste in the cost of everything we buy). Then we waste lots at home too. Seems a bit crazy doesn't it?

perhaps they should give the waste food to local charities so they can feed the homeless and less fortunate in life.

every little helps "
Food banks around the uk will not take fresh food as cant keep it , Like thay can tins.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its absolutely crazy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"did you see in the news today, that TESCO threw away 30,000 tonnes of food in just 6 months. So lets say thats 60,000 a year and times that by five to include the other big 4 supermarkets (its just guess work). That's 300,000 tonnes of food wasted by supermarkets (we pay for waste in the cost of everything we buy). Then we waste lots at home too. Seems a bit crazy doesn't it?

perhaps they should give the waste food to local charities so they can feed the homeless and less fortunate in life.

every little helps Food banks around the uk will not take fresh food as cant keep it , Like thay can tins."

i wouldn't give the fresh food to food banks i would use the fresh to make stews soups with any bread used to make sandwiches or bread and butter puddings which would all go down a treat with the homeless and less fortunate

we cannot call ourselves a civilised society when we are throwing good food away when there are people on our streets struggling to make ends meat

people like the salvation army would love that food

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"did you see in the news today, that TESCO threw away 30,000 tonnes of food in just 6 months. So lets say thats 60,000 a year and times that by five to include the other big 4 supermarkets (its just guess work). That's 300,000 tonnes of food wasted by supermarkets (we pay for waste in the cost of everything we buy). Then we waste lots at home too. Seems a bit crazy doesn't it?

perhaps they should give the waste food to local charities so they can feed the homeless and less fortunate in life.

every little helps Food banks around the uk will not take fresh food as cant keep it , Like thay can tins.

i wouldn't give the fresh food to food banks i would use the fresh to make stews soups with any bread used to make sandwiches or bread and butter puddings which would all go down a treat with the homeless and less fortunate

we cannot call ourselves a civilised society when we are throwing good food away when there are people on our streets struggling to make ends meat

people like the salvation army would love that food "
Well yes but it needs people to help do this and place to keep food and make it .. and that's not easy . Could be done but will take a lot of doing and money .

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By *uckoldandWife OP   Couple
over a year ago

Manchester

Forget making puddings and stews with 300,000 tonnes of waste. Just stop over ordering. Let things run out in shops now and again. Make shareholders pay for waste out of their dividends. Let's see how long they keep wasting food then.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"did you see in the news today, that TESCO threw away 30,000 tonnes of food in just 6 months. So lets say thats 60,000 a year and times that by five to include the other big 4 supermarkets (its just guess work). That's 300,000 tonnes of food wasted by supermarkets (we pay for waste in the cost of everything we buy). Then we waste lots at home too. Seems a bit crazy doesn't it?

perhaps they should give the waste food to local charities so they can feed the homeless and less fortunate in life.

every little helps Food banks around the uk will not take fresh food as cant keep it , Like thay can tins.

i wouldn't give the fresh food to food banks i would use the fresh to make stews soups with any bread used to make sandwiches or bread and butter puddings which would all go down a treat with the homeless and less fortunate

we cannot call ourselves a civilised society when we are throwing good food away when there are people on our streets struggling to make ends meat

people like the salvation army would love that food Well yes but it needs people to help do this and place to keep food and make it .. and that's not easy . Could be done but will take a lot of doing and money ."

there is already a network in place

in Birmingham there are independent charities who go to the wholesale food market and take away the food that is due to be thrown away and make hot meals.

im sure that supermarkets would be able to claim any incurred costs against their tax

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Forget making puddings and stews with 300,000 tonnes of waste. Just stop over ordering. Let things run out in shops now and again. Make shareholders pay for waste out of their dividends. Let's see how long they keep wasting food then."

i believe tesco have announced that they will reduce their waste

perhaps if they only supplied food that was in season and stop importing food from around the globe then this might help.

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge


"did you see in the news today, that TESCO threw away 30,000 tonnes of food in just 6 months. So lets say thats 60,000 a year and times that by five to include the other big 4 supermarkets (its just guess work). That's 300,000 tonnes of food wasted by supermarkets (we pay for waste in the cost of everything we buy). Then we waste lots at home too. Seems a bit crazy doesn't it? "

Especially with people going hungry and food banks crying out for produce!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"did you see in the news today, that TESCO threw away 30,000 tonnes of food in just 6 months. So lets say thats 60,000 a year and times that by five to include the other big 4 supermarkets (its just guess work). That's 300,000 tonnes of food wasted by supermarkets (we pay for waste in the cost of everything we buy). Then we waste lots at home too. Seems a bit crazy doesn't it?

Especially with people going hungry and food banks crying out for produce!"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I worked for Tescos years ago, and you should have seen some of the stuff I used to throw in the crusher. Admittedly a lot of it was expired food and the like, but over Halloween and Christmas so, so many toys with damaged packaging got turfed out, easily enough to give a childrens ward a load of new fun stuff.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Supermarkets build in 10 % waste on fresh foods, hence they have a higher profit margin to cover this, The supermarket I worked for as a consultant, had 35% mark up on fruit and veg, and 25% on bakery and meat.

asda do reduce fresh produce that has reached its display until date

at 11 am they reduce it by 10%

and at 3pm what hasn't sold is reduced by a further 20%

I shop at 2.45pm, to take advantage of this, as I have 3 big rescue dogs and any savings on meat is welcome, I also stock the freezer up with reduced food. every little helps.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"did you see in the news today, that TESCO threw away 30,000 tonnes of food in just 6 months. So lets say thats 60,000 a year and times that by five to include the other big 4 supermarkets (its just guess work). That's 300,000 tonnes of food wasted by supermarkets (we pay for waste in the cost of everything we buy). Then we waste lots at home too. Seems a bit crazy doesn't it?

Especially with people going hungry and food banks crying out for produce!"

food banks are not equipped to handle or store fresh produce, there is also a safety factor involved, because food banks rely on volunteers, and their cars, temp cant be controlled so salmonella becomes a problem.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Supermarkets build in 10 % waste on fresh foods, hence they have a higher profit margin to cover this, The supermarket I worked for as a consultant, had 35% mark up on fruit and veg, and 25% on bakery and meat.

asda do reduce fresh produce that has reached its display until date

at 11 am they reduce it by 10%

and at 3pm what hasn't sold is reduced by a further 20%

I shop at 2.45pm, to take advantage of this, as I have 3 big rescue dogs and any savings on meat is welcome, I also stock the freezer up with reduced food. every little helps. "

Beat me to it. As always, the press like to sensationalise these things. I've not seen anyone actually say what this waste is in percentage in comparison to sales. I doubt it would be anywhere near as high as 10%. In fact the waste target is around 5% for another retailer that I know of.

Balancing availability to not disappoint customers whilst minimizing waste is very tricky. I know this too well.

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By *amie0151Man
over a year ago

Wallasey


"did you see in the news today, that TESCO threw away 30,000 tonnes of food in just 6 months. So lets say thats 60,000 a year and times that by five to include the other big 4 supermarkets (its just guess work). That's 300,000 tonnes of food wasted by supermarkets (we pay for waste in the cost of everything we buy). Then we waste lots at home too. Seems a bit crazy doesn't it? "

Put your lettuce into an air tight Tupperware box that's lined with a couple of sheets of layered kitchen roll

It won't go soggy and it'll last up to a week so no need to throw it away

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By *amie0151Man
over a year ago

Wallasey


"did you see in the news today, that TESCO threw away 30,000 tonnes of food in just 6 months. So lets say thats 60,000 a year and times that by five to include the other big 4 supermarkets (its just guess work). That's 300,000 tonnes of food wasted by supermarkets (we pay for waste in the cost of everything we buy). Then we waste lots at home too. Seems a bit crazy doesn't it?

Put your lettuce into an air tight Tupperware box that's lined with a couple of sheets of layered kitchen roll

It won't go soggy and it'll last up to a week so no need to throw it away "

Keep apples in your fridge and tomatoes at room temperature

They last much longer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Harry Chapin will be rolling in his grave. In Scranton, Pennsylvania. Or at least, one of his characters will.

Bananas.

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By *andtsurreyCouple
over a year ago

Torbay

Ooh thank heavens. ..reading the title I though this was the ultimate bbw thread

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By *ricky_DickyMan
over a year ago

Mirfield


"did you see in the news today, that TESCO threw away 30,000 tonnes of food in just 6 months. So lets say thats 60,000 a year and times that by five to include the other big 4 supermarkets (its just guess work). That's 300,000 tonnes of food wasted by supermarkets (we pay for waste in the cost of everything we buy). Then we waste lots at home too. Seems a bit crazy doesn't it? "

It does seem crazy but when you consider Tesco has over 6,000 stores it averages out at a shade under 10 tonne per store per year or 27kg per day that's about the weight of a big sack of spuds. My gripe about supermarkets if forcing producers to plough under whole fields of produce because a sample did not reach the required 'standard' yet there nothing actually wrong with it, producers cannot even sell it for animal feed to help offset losses.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never know they may have pig farms around the uk .. so feed them up to have the meat in there supermarkets .

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