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Avocados with laser-printed labels go on sale at M&S in bid to cut paper waste

by Futures Centre, Jul 6
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Avocados with laser-printed labels go on sale at M&S in bid to cut paper waste

It works by shining intense light onto the avocado’s skin, which retracts back and discolours only the very top layer, meaning it does not damage the fruit. Avocados are lasered with the shop logo, best before date, country of origin and product code for entering at the till.

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  • Topic: Economy & business
  • Other Tags: Retail
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