This statistic shows estimates of wasted food from major supermarkets in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016. In this year Tesco was found to generate the highest volume of food waste at 59.4 thousand tonnes. This was followed by Sainsbury's with a waste generation of approximately 35.8 thousand tonnes and Asda with 32 thousand tonnes of food waste generated. It should be noted that supermarkets differ in their redistribution, food donation and waste policies.
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The London Evening Standard. (July 6, 2016). Estimated food waste from major supermarkets in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016 (in tonnes) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 02, 2026, from /statistics/612747/supermarket-food-waste-united-kingdom-uk/
The London Evening Standard. "Estimated food waste from major supermarkets in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016 (in tonnes)." Chart. July 6, 2016. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 02, 2026. /statistics/612747/supermarket-food-waste-united-kingdom-uk/
The London Evening Standard. (2016). Estimated food waste from major supermarkets in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016 (in tonnes). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 02, 2026. /statistics/612747/supermarket-food-waste-united-kingdom-uk/
The London Evening Standard. "Estimated Food Waste from Major Supermarkets in The United Kingdom (Uk) in 2016 (in Tonnes)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 6 Jul 2016, /statistics/612747/supermarket-food-waste-united-kingdom-uk/
The London Evening Standard, Estimated food waste from major supermarkets in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016 (in tonnes) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/612747/supermarket-food-waste-united-kingdom-uk/ (last visited August 02, 2026)
Estimated food waste from major supermarkets in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016 (in tonnes) [Graph], The London Evening Standard, July 6, 2016. [Online]. Available: /statistics/612747/supermarket-food-waste-united-kingdom-uk/
