How waste food can be a lifeline

A food distribution charity is calling on the industry to make better use of millions of pounds worth of food earmarked as waste.

It argues that excess or nearly out-of-date produce that might be regarded as rubbish to supermarkets or food producers can be a lifeline to others.

read story here - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7621839.stm

Industry 'should help the hungry' - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7621334.stm

the problem will be H & S. Although we can go to Asda and buy reduced bread, the guys in the bakery cant take home leftovers due to this! I think it makes good sense, it's better than going to waste and it helps people!

we have bought reduced meat (joints etc) since we have lived here then immediately frozen it, we only buy full price sausages, burgers really, we have a freezer full of meat though.

I think so much more can be done to reduce the amount of food waste we produce. I am all for only buying what you will use, but if it's freezable or has a long shelf life then it makes sense to stock up on supermarket offers

i remember years a go when people used to go get their cheese and tins of stewed and their was something else. all you have to do was take you signing on card.