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Company Shop: What It Is, How It Works, and Whether It's Worth Joining

Company Shop sells surplus stock at discounts. But cheap doesn't always mean best value. Here's what I found and whether the bargains are as good as they first appear.

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In select Tesco Express stores, Tesco is trialing a system where food nearing its expiration date, marked with yellow stickers, will be offered for free after 9:30 PM. Initially, charities and staff will be offered the free food, but all the additional excess food will be offered for free to the store's shoppers. This move aims to reduce food waste, a significant global issue, by making sure as little food as possible that could be used is binned. In the UK alone, millions of tons of food are wasted annually, which during a cost-of-living crisis, is an absolute waste of food that’s much needed by many. As part of its net-zero strategy, Tesco has set ambitious targets to reduce food waste by 50% by 2025, and this new trial strategy is undoubtedly likely to impact this goal. The only downside, if you can call it that, is that, like all yellow sticker offers, these supermarket reductions are always hit and miss and can't be relied on for topping up the fridge on a budget. I suspect ther

Tesco Give Away Free Excess Food To Shoppers In A New Trial

Tesco is trialing a new system where unsold food will be given away free to customers after 9:30 PM in Tesco Express stores.

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The Tips And The Tricks I learned Working For A Supermarket!

As a former supermarket worker, I give you hints and tips on the secrets the supermarkets don't want you to know!

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Five Ways To Keep The Family Fed, When Your Bank Account is Low

When moneys tight, putting food on the table can be a struggle; we have 5 tips on how to get food when you're short on cash

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Expert Yellow Sticker Hints And Tips - The Best Time To Grab A Bargain, And From Where

Insider tips on how to score the best deals on discounted items at supermarkets and why the yellow sticker deals are elusive these days

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Too Good To Go - The Good, The Bad & The Little Bit Mouldy...

I road test the Too Good Too Go App (again), and had a bit of a disappointing experience...

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Why Ditching Best Before Dates Might Increase Food Poverty For Some..

Why ditching best before dates must not be a positive move for everyone..

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Tesco Launches Its 'Use Up Day" Food Waste Prevention Tips Website

When isn't Food Waste Wasted food? When You Use It! Supermarket giant Tesco has set up a new initiative to help its customers to waste...

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