LONDON, U.K. (Reuters) — Two British supermarket chains will stock bent carrots and other misshapen fruit and vegetables on their shelves in an effort to support farmers hit by drought after a heatwave.
Normally such produce would not make the grade.
But German-owned discounter Lidl GB and upmarket retailer Waitrose said they would relax size and shape guidelines for fruit and vegetables affected by the drought. The move will also help tackle food waste.
The steps should help farmers make up for any shortfall in overall yields due to dry weather and low rainfall.
