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Retailers Face Scrutiny Over Food Waste Practices

1/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Food Waste Inspector's videos accuse Waitrose & Partners, Lidl, and Marks & Spencer of discarding in-date food instead of donating.
The retailers say the footage does not reflect their practices and are reviewing the claims.
Lidl and Marks & Spencer say they donate millions of meals annually but acknowledge potential compliance issues.
The Waste and Resources Action Programme notes improvements and urges continued efforts to prevent waste.

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Story summary

The Food Waste Inspector's videos accuse Waitrose & Partners, Lidl, and Marks & Spencer of discarding in-date food instead of donating.
The retailers say the footage does not reflect their practices and are reviewing the claims.
Lidl and Marks & Spencer say they donate millions of meals annually but acknowledge potential compliance issues.
The Waste and Resources Action Programme notes improvements and urges continued efforts to prevent waste.