Supermarket discounts on fruit and vegetables cause concern in Ireland
Agricultural economist Thia Hennessy says she is concerned about supermarkets selling fruit and vegetables at low prices as part of promotions in Ireland. According to Professor Hennessy, dean of Cork University Business School, the practice may be causing an increase in food waste.
"When I walk into a supermarket the week before Christmas and I can buy a bag of carrots
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