This statistic shows estimates of surplus food from major supermarkets in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016. Tesco generates the highest volume of food surplus at 62.2 thousand tonnes, this was followed by Sainsbury's at approximately 38.8 thousand tonnes. It should be noted that supermarkets differ in their redistribution, food donation and waste policies.
Estimated food surplus volume from major supermarkets in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016
(in tonnes)
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The London Evening Standard. (July 6, 2016). Estimated food surplus volume from major supermarkets in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016 (in tonnes) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/612735/supermarket-food-surplus-united-kingdom-uk/
The London Evening Standard. "Estimated food surplus volume from major supermarkets in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016 (in tonnes)." Chart. July 6, 2016. Statista. Accessed November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/612735/supermarket-food-surplus-united-kingdom-uk/
The London Evening Standard. (2016). Estimated food surplus volume from major supermarkets in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016 (in tonnes). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/612735/supermarket-food-surplus-united-kingdom-uk/
The London Evening Standard. "Estimated Food Surplus Volume from Major Supermarkets in The United Kingdom (Uk) in 2016 (in Tonnes)." Statista, Statista Inc., 6 Jul 2016, https://www.statista.com/statistics/612735/supermarket-food-surplus-united-kingdom-uk/
The London Evening Standard, Estimated food surplus volume from major supermarkets in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016 (in tonnes) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/612735/supermarket-food-surplus-united-kingdom-uk/ (last visited November 21, 2024)
Estimated food surplus volume from major supermarkets in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016 (in tonnes) [Graph], The London Evening Standard, July 6, 2016. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/612735/supermarket-food-surplus-united-kingdom-uk/
