Food-to-go operator Greggs has opened its 40th Outlet shop, in Glenalmond Place in Edinburgh.
Launched in 1974, Outlet shops redistribute surplus food at a discount, with a share of profits given to local charities via The Greggs Foundation. Outlets form an integral part of the Greggs Pledge to build stronger, healthier communities.
By selling surplus food products, usually for around 50% of the price in a Greggs shop, families are able to stretch budgets while still having access to food.
Reducing food waste is a key priority for Greggs and the Outlet shops are one of its flagship initiatives to support food redistribution across the UK. In 2024, Outlet customers bought 2.8 million sweet products, 2.7 million sandwiches and 2.4 million savoury products, representing a 17% increase on 2023, with 45% of surplus stock redistributed.
Greggs chief executive Roisin Currie said: “Opening our 40th Outlet shop in Edinburgh reaffirms our commitments set out in the Greggs Pledge to reduce waste and support communities.
By selling surplus fresh products at great value and reinvesting a share of the profits through The Greggs Foundation, we are able to help families and local charities across the country.”
