Thousands call for major change at all UK supermarkets to 'reduce hunger'

NewsUK NewsShopping"I’ve never known it this dry and hot on our farm"13:55, 05 Aug 2026Thousands of people have been calling on UK supermarkets to make a major change, in a move they say could 'reduce hunger, cut environmental damage, and show real social responsibility'.‌In a petition, which has gathered over 8,000 signatures, customers have been urging UK supermarkets against wasting 'edible food', adding that this could be used to help limit hunger across the country.‌They have called on the Government to ban supermarkets from throwing away food which is still edible. The petition also urged supermarkets to donate 'surplus' items which may be approaching their best-before-date or have 'minor imperfections' to food banks and charities.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to yo