The data shows the breakdown of food waste in Tesco stores and distribution centers in the UK in 2016/17, by category. Produce accounted for 35% of the total food waste from Tesco's own operations, followed by chilled at 26%. The multinational-operating grocery and general merchandise retailer Tesco PLC was founded in 1919 by Jack Cohen (1898-1979). The product portfolio includes food and beverages, clothing, home appliances, and financial services. Tesco is one of the leading supermarket brands in the UK, consistently ranking highest in terms of grocery market share.
