Investigation Into Supermarket Food Waste

The video discusses the significant issue of food waste in the UK, highlighting that a billion pounds worth of food is wasted annually before reaching consumers. It impacts family budgets, costing up to £700 per year. Tesco is taking steps to reduce waste by donating unsellable food to charities. The UK's Waste Resource Action Program aims to halve food waste by 2025, which could lower consumer costs. Rising food prices are driven by emerging markets and increased demand.

What is one of the main reasons food is wasted before reaching consumers in the UK?

• Flawed appearance

• Lack of storage facilities

• Poor transportation

• Excessive demand

How much food does Tesco reportedly waste annually within its UK operations?

• About 15% of all their products

• About 10% of all their products

• About 5% of all their products

• About 1% of all their products

What initiative does Tesco undertake with food that is unsuitable for stores?

• They sell it at a discount

• They export it

• They send it to charities

• They discard it

What is the estimated annual cost of food waste to UK families?

• £800

• £700

• £600

• £500

What is the target year for the UK's Waste Resource Action program to halve food waste?

• 2035

• 2030

• 2025

• 2023