Protein
In order to understand where waste occurs in the value chain and where we should prioritise our action, we have established waste profiles for 25 of most frequently purchased products. For each product we have worked with our producers and suppliers to collect data on the levels and causes of food waste, both in the field and during processing.
This information has been combined with waste data from Tesco operations and WRAP data on levels of waste in the home to give the following food waste profiles. We are using this data to create tailored waste reduction action plans for each product and we will look to extend the learning from this work to other products not listed below.
Field Losses
Retail Waste
Consumer Waste
Processing Losses
4% 9% <1% 14%
27%Total Production Wasted
Chicken Portions
Field Losses
Retail Waste
Consumer Waste
Processing Losses
2% 2% <1% 11%
15%Total Production Wasted
Beef Mince
Field Losses
Retail Waste
Consumer Waste
Processing Losses
5% 2% <1% 14%
21%Total Production Wasted
Bacon
Field Losses
Retail Waste
Consumer Waste
Processing Losses
1% 1% 1% 6%
10%Total Production Wasted
Eggs
Field Losses
Retail Waste
Consumer Waste
Processing Losses
5% 10% <1% 13%
28%Total Production Wasted
Ham
Field Losses
Retail Waste
Consumer Waste
Processing Losses
7% 13% 1% 5%
26%Total Production Wasted
Lamb
Field Losses
Retail Waste
Consumer Waste
Processing Losses
6% 3% <1% 9%
19%Total Production Wasted
Fresh Salmon
Total Production Wasted
19%
Total Production Wasted
26%
Total Production Wasted
28%
1 Tesco and Society 2014
Food Waste Hotspots
Produce
Total Production Wasted
19%
Total Production Wasted
20%
Total Production Wasted
33%
Total Production Wasted
54%
Field Losses
Retail Waste
Consumer Waste
Processing Losses
1% 5% <1% 24%
31%Total Production Wasted
Cucumbers
Field Losses
Retail Waste
Consumer Waste
Processing Losses
15% 7% 1% 11%
33%Total Production Wasted
Berries
Field Losses
Retail Waste
Consumer Waste
Processing Losses
6% 1% 1% 13%
20%Total Production Wasted
Grapes
Field Losses
Retail Waste
Consumer Waste
Processing Losses
4% 1% 4% 18%
27%Total Production Wasted
Mushrooms
Field Losses
Retail Waste
Consumer Waste
Processing Losses
8% 7% <1% 15%
31%Total Production Wasted
Onions
Field Losses
Retail Waste
Consumer Waste
Processing Losses
<1% 3% 1% 17%
22%Total Production Wasted
Citrus Fruits
Field Losses
Retail Waste
Consumer Waste
Processing Losses
9% 6% 1% 39%
54%Total Production Wasted
Potatoes
Field Losses
Retail Waste
Consumer Waste
Processing Losses
1% 2% 1% 16%
20%Total Production Wasted
Peppers
Field Losses
Retail Waste
Consumer Waste
Processing Losses
11% 2% <1% 14%
27%Total Production Wasted
Apples
Field Losses
Retail Waste
Consumer Waste
Processing Losses
17% 15% 1% 27%
60%Total Production Wasted
Bagged Salad
Field Losses
Retail Waste
Consumer Waste
Processing Losses
2% 7% 1% 8%
19%Total Production Wasted
Bananas
2 Tesco and Society 2014
Bakery
Dairy
Total Production Wasted
10%
Field Losses
Retail Waste
Consumer Waste
Processing Losses
1% <1% <1% 7%
8%Total Production Wasted
Milk
Field Losses
Retail Waste
Consumer Waste
Processing Losses
1% <1% <1% 9%
10%Total Production Wasted
Cheese
Field Losses
Retail Waste
Consumer Waste
Processing Losses
1% 1% 1% 9%
11%Total Production Wasted
Yoghurt
Field Losses
Retail Waste
Consumer Waste
Processing Losses
5% 14% 4% 11%
34%Total Production Wasted
Batons & Baguettes
Field Losses
Retail Waste
Consumer Waste
Processing Losses
5% 16% <1% 23%
44%Total Production Wasted
White Sliced BreadTotal Production
Wasted
34%
3 Tesco and Society 2014
Other
Field Losses
Retail Waste
Consumer Waste
Processing Losses
30% 4% <1% 7%*
42%Total Production Wasted
Sandwiches
Field Losses
Retail Waste
Consumer Waste
Processing Losses
37% <1% 1% 7%
45%Total Production Wasted
Ready MealsTotal Production
Wasted
42%
* Estimated based on WRAP data about home-made and pre-prepared food waste in the home. WRAP and Tesco consider this an overestimate and further research is needed.