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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Charlie Duffield

Sell fresh uncut produce loose and without best before dates, food waste charity says

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UK retailers should sell fresh uncut fruit and vegetables without best before dates or plastic packaging, to stop 14 million shopping baskets worth of food from going to waste.

Waste Reduction charity Wrap reports that this would enable consumers to buy the correct amount for their needs, and to use their judgement to figure out when items are good to eat.

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