EU backs down over fruit & veg

Eating what's in season is good for your wallet as well as your health. Now, the European Commission has scrapped controversial rules that prevent oddly-shaped fruit and vegetables being sold in the EU. This means less food waste and "good news for hard-pressed consumers who will see cheaper - if slightly misshapen - vegetables appearing in the shops". The new rules are expected to come into force on 1 July 2009.