Coles to sell ‘ugly’ produce in Australia

Australia’s second biggest supermarket chain has announced it will sell “ugly” fruit at a discount in an attempt to cut down on waste. Coles, which turned a profit of A$738 million ($508 million) in the first half of financial year 2018/19, will try out the “I’m Perfect” program at stores in South Australia and Victoria. Under the program, customers at those stores will be able to purchase bags of “ugly” imperfect apples, pears, oranges, onions, sweet potatoes, carrots and lemons for between 10 and 30 percent lower than their “perfect” counterparts.