If the UK is to hit its target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, our food supply chains will have to become much more sustainable, given global food systems now account for one-third of all greenhouse gases. Supermarkets have a key role to play in how those systems change, but it’s a daunting task, especially when it comes to ensuring the fresh produce we expect stays on our shelves all year round.
As consumers, we’ve all become used to having fruit and veg out of season. But those shopping habits have come with a price that goes beyond the checkout – produce that’s not in season or native to the UK has to be imported, and that increases the carbon footprint of our weekly shop. So, how is Tesco stepping up to the challenge?
