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M&S Scraps 'Best Before' Dates From Fruit And Vegetables

UK retailer Marks & Spencer is removing 'best before' dates from a range of fruit and vegetables to encourage customers to reduce food waste.

Metro AG Reduces Food Waste, Increases Food Donations

German wholesale giant Metro AG has reported a 15.3% decline in food waste and a 34% increase in food donations over its past three financial years.

ECR Food Waste Innovation Challenge Now Open For Applications

The ECR Food Waste Innovation Challenge returns for 2022, commencing its search for the most innovative solutions to reduce food waste in retail.

UK Shoppers Crack Down On Waste Amid Cost Of Living Crisis: Sainsbury's

Cash-strapped UK shoppers are buying more cheap frozen food to help cut waste and cope with 'unprecedented' soaring living costs, the boss of supermarket g...

Consumer Consciousness Around Food Waste 'Has More Than Doubled': Capgemini

More than 90% of consumers prefer brands that are taking steps to reduce food waste, while three fifths (60%) of consumers feel guilty about wasting food,...

Continente Saves Tonnes Of Fruit And Vegetables From Wastage

Customers of Spanish retailer Continente have helped save over 360 tons of fruits and vegetables, through the chain's Zer0% Waste boxes, made up of fruits...

Co-op And Microsoft Launch New Platform To Tackle Food Waste

A new platform attempting to reduce food waste is currently being trialled and set to be launched by a number of brands in the UK, including retailer Co-op...