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BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Food waste charity celebrates one-year milestone
A food waste charity has celebrated one year of operations from its Surrey warehouse. FareShare Sussex & Surrey (FSSS), which collects and distributes surplus food to charities and community groups, marked the first delivery from its Guildford facility in June 2024. It comes amid Volunteers' Week, an annual UK-wide campaign to recognise the contribution of volunteers to the country. FSSS, which started operations 23 years ago, says each year it delivers 2.14 million meals, supporting around 17,000 people a week at risk of food poverty. It expanded by opening its Guildford depot last Turner, one of FSSS' 170 volunteers, told the BBC she wanted to join the charity to fight against food waste and poverty. "I had seen quite a lot in the news about people not having a lot to eat and food just rotting and thought - how do you help that," she added. Ms Turner, who works as an assistant in the Guildford warehouse six hours a week, said her job involves "helping with whatever needs doing on a given day".This could involve allocating food into 10kg trays or sorting through "huge amounts of apples or carrots", she added. But Ms Turner added there was "lots of time for laughing and chatting" with her colleagues. FSSS chief executive Dan Slatter previously said the charity was opening the Surrey facility to "meet growing demand" in the county.
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Waitrose unite to fight hunger across the UK
The initiative has been billed as "one of the most ambitious retailer collaborations to date." Four major UK supermarkets have joined forces for a good cause. Anyone who shops at Tesco, Morrisons, Waitrose and Sainsbury's will now be able to donate money to fight food hunger. The leading supermarket giants have come together for a new initiative, the Let's Make A Meal of It campaign that is being run in partnership with the UK's leading food distribution charity FareShare. Billed as "one of the most ambitious retailer collaborations to date", the campaign, which is also supported by suppliers, was officially launched across each of the four supermarkets on Monday, May 19, and will run for between seven to 14 days. To make a donation, customers will be encouraged to round-up at the till online and in store, with every pound being donated going towards five meals to those who really need them. All donations will go towards FareShare and will be spent on sourcing and redistributing meals from surplus food. Those who will benefit from the initiative include children who'll receive a hot meal at youth clubs during the holidays, alongside people who are experiencing loneliness and isolation who can meet with others over a meal. The Let's Make a Meal of It campaign has been developed in response to the growing demand for meals, as it aims to identify and secure more places of surplus food that can be rescued. It comes as research has suggested that one in seven people in the UK go hungry, with 2.7million of them being young children, which is said to be a "significant rise" since 2020. The collaboration to fight UK food poverty was inspired by the Coronation Project, an initiative launched by King Charles who urged the food industry to to bridge the gap between food waste and food need across the UK. Kristopher Gibbon-Walsh, CEO of FareShare, said: "Through Alliance Food Sourcing, FareShare and The Felix Project are transforming surplus food into meals—reducing waste, strengthening communities, and changing lives across the UK." Simon Roberts, CEO of Sainsbury's and President of IGD, said: "At Sainsbury's we believe everyone should have access to good food. "This is a breakthrough for the UK food industry to be working together in this way to tackle food poverty and just shows what is possible in delivering real and positive change." Matthew Barnes, UK CEO of Tesco, said: "We are excited to support the Let's make a meal of it campaign and strengthen our partnership with FareShare. Collaboration is key to addressing food insecurity, and we are happy to partner on this with the other retailers." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Rami Baitiéh, CEO of Morrisons, said: 'As a food retailer and manufacturer, we are committed to tackling food waste from field to fork. We want to help eradicate food poverty and are delighted to play our part in this industry initiative to redistribute surplus food to people in need.' James Bailey, Managing Director of Waitrose & Partners, said: 'We are proud to be part of Alliance Food Sourcing to reduce food waste while tackling food insecurity. Working with our suppliers, we're helping to divert surplus from our supply chain that would otherwise be wasted, to get good, nutritious food to people in need.' Shoppers can donate to the Let's Make a Meal of It campaign in Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Morrisons and Tesco stores now.
The Independent
18-05-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Major supermarkets team up for new campaign to fight hunger in the UK
Four UK supermarkets are launching a joint campaign to tackle hunger, following a challenge from the King. Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Waitrose will take part in the Let's Make A Meal Of It campaign, which encourages customers to donate to charity FareShare either online or by rounding up their bills in store. The campaign is a response to a challenge set by the King on his 75th birthday in 2023, when he called on the food industry to do more to close the gap between food waste and hunger. It begins on Monday and will run for up to two weeks, with all proceeds going to the food redistribution charity FareShare, which works with 8,000 charities and community groups across the UK. The campaign will run in Waitrose and Morrisons online, and in Tesco and Sainsbury's online and in stores. The supermarkets said every £1 raised will provide five meals for people facing hunger by sourcing and redistributing surplus food. Beneficiaries will include children receiving hot meals at youth clubs during school holidays, and people experiencing loneliness who will be able to share meals in community settings. Alongside the fundraising, a new group called Alliance Food Sourcing is working to reduce the 4.6 million tonnes of food that goes to waste in the UK every year. They are focusing on food that is often thrown away before it reaches shops, such as unused ingredients or items with damaged packaging. This includes turning vegetable off-cuts into soups, packing leftover pasta sauce into large bags for community kitchens, and using surplus flour and sugar to make biscuits. Simon Roberts, chief executive of Sainsbury's, said: 'At Sainsbury's we believe everyone should have access to good food. 'This is a breakthrough for the UK food industry to be working together in this way to tackle food poverty and just shows what is possible in delivering real and positive change.' Matthew Barnes, UK chief executive of Tesco, said: 'We are excited to support the Let's Make A Meal Of It campaign and strengthen our partnership with FareShare. 'Collaboration is key to addressing food insecurity, and we are happy to partner on this with the other retailers.' Rami Baitieh, chief executive of Morrisons, said: 'As a food retailer and manufacturer, we are committed to tackling food waste from field to fork. 'We want to help eradicate food poverty and are delighted to play our part in this industry initiative to redistribute surplus food to people in need.' James Bailey, managing director of Waitrose & Partners, said: 'We are proud to be part of Alliance Food Sourcing to reduce food waste while tackling food insecurity. 'Working with our suppliers, we're helping to divert surplus from our supply chain that would otherwise be wasted, to get good, nutritious food to people in need.'
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Major supermarkets team up for new campaign to fight hunger in the UK
Four UK supermarkets are launching a joint campaign to tackle hunger, following a challenge from the King. Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Waitrose will take part in the Let's Make A Meal Of It campaign, which encourages customers to donate to charity FareShare either online or by rounding up their bills in store. The campaign is a response to a challenge set by the King on his 75th birthday in 2023, when he called on the food industry to do more to close the gap between food waste and hunger. It begins on Monday and will run for up to two weeks, with all proceeds going to the food redistribution charity FareShare, which works with 8,000 charities and community groups across the UK. The campaign will run in Waitrose and Morrisons online, and in Tesco and Sainsbury's online and in stores. The supermarkets said every £1 raised will provide five meals for people facing hunger by sourcing and redistributing surplus food. Beneficiaries will include children receiving hot meals at youth clubs during school holidays, and people experiencing loneliness who will be able to share meals in community settings. Alongside the fundraising, a new group called Alliance Food Sourcing is working to reduce the 4.6 million tonnes of food that goes to waste in the UK every year. They are focusing on food that is often thrown away before it reaches shops, such as unused ingredients or items with damaged packaging. This includes turning vegetable off-cuts into soups, packing leftover pasta sauce into large bags for community kitchens, and using surplus flour and sugar to make biscuits. Simon Roberts, chief executive of Sainsbury's, said: 'At Sainsbury's we believe everyone should have access to good food. 'This is a breakthrough for the UK food industry to be working together in this way to tackle food poverty and just shows what is possible in delivering real and positive change.' Matthew Barnes, UK chief executive of Tesco, said: 'We are excited to support the Let's Make A Meal Of It campaign and strengthen our partnership with FareShare. 'Collaboration is key to addressing food insecurity, and we are happy to partner on this with the other retailers.' Rami Baitieh, chief executive of Morrisons, said: 'As a food retailer and manufacturer, we are committed to tackling food waste from field to fork. 'We want to help eradicate food poverty and are delighted to play our part in this industry initiative to redistribute surplus food to people in need.' James Bailey, managing director of Waitrose & Partners, said: 'We are proud to be part of Alliance Food Sourcing to reduce food waste while tackling food insecurity. 'Working with our suppliers, we're helping to divert surplus from our supply chain that would otherwise be wasted, to get good, nutritious food to people in need.'
Leader Live
18-05-2025
- Health
- Leader Live
Can you store eggs in the fridge? When they go out of date
According to the British Food Standards Agency, 2.4 million foodborne illnesses are reported annually in the UK. Storing our food products in the right place is not only key for protecting our health but it's crucial for making the most of their shelf life. We waste around four million tonnes of food each year across the food industry in the UK, according to FareShare. To help Brits think smarter about their food storage, we've looked at the most searched for food storage queries - starting with the trusty egg. Eggs left unrefrigerated or at room temperature for prolonged periods can become unsafe for consumption. The optimal place to store eggs is in the fridge, ideally maintaining a temperature around 4C, but it's crucial to avoid storing them in the fridge door. To minimise the risk of salmonella, the British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) administered egg info website advises purchasing eggs bearing the British Lion mark, which guarantees that the eggs originate from hens vaccinated against salmonella. However, we should never put them in the fridge door in the storage trays, Jason Webb, managing director of Electronic Temperature Instruments (ETI) warned. Jason explained that putting our eggs in the door - which is frequently opened and closed - can lead to a fluctuation and rise in temperature. As a result, this can accelerate our eggs spoiling. "With this constant temperature disruption, eggs will rise in temperature away from the optimum four degrees Celsius, and if continuous, it can pose the risk of bacteria such as salmonella,' he added. Recommended reading: What foods should not go in your freezer? See the 5 items Dan Buettner shares how popcorn could help you live to 100 Chocolate is good for you and here are the 7 health benefits to prove it The egg float test is a handy trick that can help you judge the age of an egg. If it floats in water, it's become too old and dried out. But the Food Standards Agency doesn't recommend using this test to tell if an egg is still good to eat, saying it only tells you about the age of the egg and not whether it contains any dangerous bacteria. Instead, you should look at the best-before date – although the Food Standards Agency does say you can use eggs a couple of days past this date if you cook them thoroughly.
