Boozy Brits undermine waste targets

James S Murray
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New figures show recession-fuelled drinking has hampered supermarkets' attempts to cut waste

You might think supermarkets would be celebrating the boost in drinks sales that has resulted from recession-hit customers forgoing nights on the town for evenings spent at home. After all, the trend is...

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