Confusion over what labels like 'best before,' or 'use by' really mean on food packaging is leading to unnecessary food waste. And with a third of the world’s food already thrown away, retailers and food producers are being urged to simplify the process to help educate consumers.

Tesco employees are set to benefit from a new scheme called ‘Colleague Shop’, where they’ll receive surplus food free of charge. People want major brands to take their CSR seriously, and Tesco is appealing to this desire while simultaneously proving it looks after its staff.

The global shift to a Western diet rich in meat and dairy is putting unprecedented pressure on the planet to feed a growing population. Could a more sustainable diet resolve health and hunger crises around the world? And would people really be willing to switch to a greener menu?

It’s not often that a cardboard container filled with rejected veggies inspires an online frenzy, but then Asda’s wonky veg box is no ordinary product. Simultaneously battling food waste, poor diet and stretched budgets, these bundles of ugly greens have hit a rich seam of consumer desire.