• Kesko highlighted a push to cut food waste in its K-food stores, citing climate and nature impacts.
• K-store sales data showed discounted “red-tag” items sell most on Mondays; Fridays were the weakest day.
• A January 2026 customer survey found 53% buy red-tag products; 84% of those buyers reported no household waste from them.
• Five-year data showed bread, ready meals, meat products remained the top red-tag categories by units and euros.

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