Natutres Choice

This is a code of practice covering biodiversity, conservation and environmental management developed by Tesco and ADAS (Agricultural Development Advisory Service) for farms that supply Tesco with fresh fruit, vegetables, salad and horticulture. Having accredited the majority of our UK suppliers to the code over the last decade, we are now focusing on our overseas suppliers to the UK. The code is being introduced to suppliers around the world, particularly Spain and the Netherlands, and as far afield as Kenya, Australia and New Zealand.

All Tesco produce must be attractive to look at and good to eat. So freshness, taste, appearance, performance and value are key criteria for which standards are set for suppliers and no product that falls below these very high quality standards is allowed for sale. However, Tesco are determined that this is achieved by adopting production and produce handling practices which are sustainable and protect and where possible enhance the well being and biodiversity of the environment. It is for this reason that Tesco have developed Nature's Choice which is implemented through a Code of Practice.

Nature's Choice demonstrates Tesco's commitment to protecting and wherever possible enhancing our environment and to raising standards in the industry. It seeks to alay customers concerns about environmental issues and provides them with the Assurance that Tesco fresh fruit, vegetables, salads and ornamental plants are procured only from those who have demonstrated that their production and produce handling systems are environmentally sound and responsible.