Tesco Trials Free 'Yellow Sticker' Items to Cut Food Waste

The supermarket is testing a system in select Express stores where unsold near-expiry food is given away for free after 9:30 PM.

Tesco has launched a trial to offer near-expiry 'yellow sticker' food items for free at the end of the day in select Express stores.
The initiative aims to reduce food waste and contribute to the company's broader net zero carbon goals.
Customers can take unsold discounted items for free after 9:30 PM, following priority access for staff and donations to charities.
Tesco has faced challenges in achieving its food waste reduction targets, with a reported 18% reduction between 2017 and 2023, falling short of its 45% goal.
The trial is part of Tesco's commitment to halve food waste by 2025 and improve sustainability in its operations.