Tesco begins plastic-free trial for selection of fruit and veg

Only loose versions of 45 products will be sold in Extra stores in Watford and Swindon

Tesco is launching a trial to remove a selection of plastic-wrapped fruit and vegetable to cut down on packaging waste.

Britain's biggest retailer said it would run the month-long pilot from Monday at two of its Extra stores, in Watford and Swindon, removing plastic packaging from 45 foods where loose alternatives are available. The items include apples, onions, mushrooms, peppers, bananas and avocados.