'Surplus Saviours': M&S to offer customers free surplus food in new trial

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Credit: Neighbourly

Supermarket and food distribution charity announce project which will see shoppers offered surplus food as part of efforts to reduce food waste

M&S and food donation service Neighbourly have announced they are trialling a new surplus food initiative, which will allow customers to collect free unsold food from the retailer's supermarkets, stores,...

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