Overview

• Loose bakery items such as pecan plaits, cheese croissants and cinnamon swirls are marked at 50% off after 7pm, with breads and gingerbread exempt.
• Tesco says the timing of these evening markdowns generally starts at 7pm but can vary by store.
• Since March, a trial in selected Tesco Express outlets has let customers scan remaining yellow-sticker items for free after 9:30pm once charities and staff have had priority.
• Unsold surplus food not covered by these schemes continues to be donated to charities and community groups, amounting to millions of meals each month.
• These measures support Tesco’s goal to halve food waste by 2025 and help customers manage rising living costs.