Tesco in Orkney gives away 38,000 bananas after ordering mistake nearly doubles island's population
A supermarket in Orkney has found itself at the center of a unique community effort after mistakenly ordering an astonishing 38,000 bananas. This quantity is nearly double the population of the islands, leading Tesco in Kirkwall to give away the surplus fruit. The mix-up occurred when the store intended to order just 380 kg (approximately 750 lbs) of bananas, but an order for 380 wholesale boxes was placed instead. The surplus bananas, which arrived over the weekend, would typically have been returned to the mainland. However, adverse weather conditions, including high winds and ferry disruptions, made it impossible for the... [Continue Reading]
Nuclear Science Advances Efforts to Cut Global Food Waste by Improving Quality Control
Food waste remains a critical global challenge, with nearly 20% of edible food discarded after reaching consumers and over 13% lost during earlier supply chain stages. This results in an estimated $400 billion in economic losses annually and exacerbates environmental problems such as greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, and biodiversity decline. To address this, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), through its Joint FAO/IAEA Centre, employs nuclear science-based solutions to help countries enhance food quality control and safety. These technologies improve the detection and removal of low-quality or damaged produce, such as mandarins during export screenings, reducing the amount of food... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Mar 2026 12:03
