by Benson Agoha | Business
Tesco has moved to reduce food waste, this time, from the source of supply, a company statement reveal today.
And the new initiative will save 135 tonnes of edible fine bean crop from going to waste each year and result in fresher food for customer.
The move is one of several measures by Tesco and its suppliers to utilise as much of the fruit and vegetable crop as possible.
Tesco said whereas they insisted on cut beans of a specific size and shape, they have learnt from feedbacks from their suppliers that these waste the food and result in huge losses.
The change in policy means that suppliers will not need to cut the beans, but will product and ship as applicable, saving as much as an estimated 135 tonnes yearly.
"Until recently, growers were required to deliver fine beans within a specific size range and to trim them before being packed and shipped to the UK" Tesco statement said, adding "This move was originally made as a convenience measure to help customers, but after listening to them Tesco found they'd prefer the beans uncut."
Tesco has moved to reduce food waste, this time, from the source of supply, a company statement reveal today.
And the new initiative will save 135 tonnes of edible fine bean crop from going to waste each year and result in fresher food for customer.
The move is one of several measures by Tesco and its suppliers to utilise as much of the fruit and vegetable crop as possible.
Tesco said whereas they insisted on cut beans of a specific size and shape, they have learnt from feedbacks from their suppliers that these waste the food and result in huge losses.
The change in policy means that suppliers will not need to cut the beans, but will product and ship as applicable, saving as much as an estimated 135 tonnes yearly.
"Until recently, growers were required to deliver fine beans within a specific size range and to trim them before being packed and shipped to the UK" Tesco statement said, adding "This move was originally made as a convenience measure to help customers, but after listening to them Tesco found they'd prefer the beans uncut."
Tesco said as part of an ongoing review of its food sourcing policy, it has widened the length specifications and stopped the trimming procedure, resulting in the huge waste saving.
The new length specifications will also mean customers will be able to benefit from a fresher, uncut product, meaning less food waste in the home, the statement said.
Tesco sources a range of products from growers in Kenya.
Matt Simister (top right), Tesco Commercial Director for Fresh Food said: "Our overall aim is to use as much of the edible crop as possible. In some cases, we believe that our specifications - such as with the fine beans - can be widened to accommodate more of the crop," adding “We’ve also improved how we forecast and order to help producers cut down on waste by only growing and harvesting what is required."
"This means the beans can be sent straight to our distribution centres, cutting time out of the supply chain and providing customers with a fresher product.” he said.
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