The NFU says growers across the country have welcomed the efforts being shown by major supermarkets to make use of imperfect, weather-marked produce, including potatoes, parsnips, sprouts, swedes and apples, rather than rejecting them on the grounds of appearance.
So far this season, concessions made by the major retailers include:
Walter Simon, a Pembrokeshire potato grower and member of the NFU’s horticulture and potatoes board, said: “I am delighted that retailers have responded to an exceptional growing year by relaxing their specifications on potatoes and, importantly, telling consumers about the reasons for any slight changes they may notice in the potatoes they buy.”
Source: NFU
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