We have removed disposable BBQs from sale in all our Co-operative Food convenience stores to protect the environment at a time of greatly increased risk of fire.

Mark Smith, Chief Executive says, “We have had a longstanding commitment to reduce our impact on the environment. We’ve taken this additional step, to permanently remove disposable BBQs from sale in all our 199 managed stores, to play our part in addressing the impacts of the extraordinarily dry conditions across the south.

“We hope our members and customers will support this important move to protect our local wildlife and ecosystems.”