Co-op to sell food past its best before date for 10p

East of England Co-op pioneers policy aimed at cracking down on food waste

East of England Co-Op
(Image credit: East of England Co-Op)

The largest independent food retailer in East Anglia has started to sell food produce that has gone past its best before date, in a first for the UK .

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