Greggs Prevents Five Million Meals from Being Wasted Across the UK

Greggs, the popular UK food-to-go chain, has teamed up with Too Good To Go to prevent over five million meals from being wasted. Since their collaboration began in 2021, customers across more than 2,000 Greggs locations have been able to rescue surplus food nearing its sell-by date — all at a discounted price.

Here’s how it works: shoppers download the Too Good To Go app, locate their nearest Greggs store, reserve a “Surprise Bag,” and pick it up at the designated time. The bags, filled with fresh items, offer a great way to grab a deal while helping reduce food waste.

Looking ahead, the partnership is expanding. At the end of May, Greggs and Too Good To Go will introduce a new Surprise Bag trial in select locations across East England, offering even more opportunities for customers to contribute to sustainability.

This initiative aligns with Greggs’s broader sustainability goal — part of their Greggs Pledge plan — which aims to cut food waste by 25% from 2018 levels. With these ongoing efforts, Greggs is filling bellies and leading the way in reducing food waste across the UK.

A spokesperson from Greggs said: “At Greggs, we believe great food should never go to waste, and hitting the milestone of five million Surprise Bags saved with Too Good To Go is something we’re incredibly proud of.

“This partnership supports our Greggs Pledge to reduce food surplus and make a positive impact on the planet. Together with Too Good To Go, we’re helping to fight food waste while offering our customers great value every day.

Sophie Trueman, country director of UK & Ireland, Too Good To Go, said: “We couldn’t be prouder of this milestone of five million Surprise Bags saved with Greggs.

“Reducing food waste is a real team effort, and it’s only made possible by working with partners like this iconic British food brand. Every bag saved moves us one step closer to tackling climate change, and we are thankful to our partner and consumers for being part of that journey.”