29 h. ago Don't squeeze your avocados... there's a scanner for that! Three major chains to bring in technology which can detect when fruit will go ripe

Customers will be able to simply pick up an item - such as an avocado or mango - and put it under a machine that scans it with an infrared beam.

Science

40 h. ago New avocado rule introduced at Tesco after 15million more sold this year

Tesco is trialling in-store avocado scanners that allow shoppers to assess the ripeness of the fruit before purchase

Politics

40 h. ago Tesco trialling new avocado scanner to help shoppers with perfect smash

The supermarket said the machines, which will be in five stores from this week, work like a tiny X-ray to read what the fruit looks like inside

Politics

41 h. ago Major supermarket trials new scanners that test ripeness of fruit

Shoppers will have the chance to test the ripeness of some fruit before they purchase

Politics

44 h. ago Major supermarket unveils tech to help perfect your avocado on toast

The One Third Avocado Scanner can measure the ripeness of an avocado in seconds

Politics

44 h. ago Major supermarket unveils tech that will tell you whether your avocado is ripe

It can tell whether the fruit is ready for smashing or better used sliced

Science

3 d. ago Major UK supermarket launches new trial of AI trolleys that track shopping

The new trolleys are being trialled first in one Berkshire supermarket

Economics

3 d. ago Major supermarket trials AI trolley change to help track prices in 'UK first'

The tech consists of a handlebar-like device that tallies up the prices of products in real time.

Economics

6 d. ago Major supermarket to create hundreds of jobs after huge new warehouse investment

One of the UK's leading supermarkets is set to create hundreds of new jobs after investing over £400 million in its logistics infrastructure, which sees the development of a new warehouse

Society

7 d. ago Keep avocados fresh for 5 weeks by storing with popular food

The expert advice promises to keep the fruit at perfect ripeness for far longer.

Politics

9 d. ago A vintage year? British growers harvest their grapes early after a dry, hot summer

Warm weather has created strong flavours that some say means fruit that’s ripe enough for still wineUK vineyards are getting ready for a vintage year – and a very early harvest – with the warm, sunny weather caused by the heating climate delivering strong flavours in their grapes.Across the UK the total amount of wine produced is likely to be up on last year. English growers alone added more than 1,000 hectares of vines in 2024, taking the total to 4,841, of which 3,763 was in active production in 2024, according to the industry body Wine GB. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago I tried dark chocolate from Tesco, Lidl, M&S and more — one is better than Lindt

If you're looking for a healthier alternative to milk chocolate, dark chocolate is a great option — but which supermarket brand is the best? I tried bars from major supermarkets and market leaders to find out

Politics

1 week ago Bank holiday Monday supermarket opening hours: Tesco, Asda, Co

Here is a full list of the major UK supermarket opening hours for this bank holiday Monday

Economics

2 w. ago Angry Tesco customers 'boycott' supermarket over major meal deal price change

Tesco has announced that the cost of its popular meal deal will increase from Thursday, with some Clubcard members set to face an increased price of £3.85, rising from £3.60

Economics

2 w. ago US Kellogg's cereal similar to axed favourite spotted in major UK supermarket

The discontinued cereal was pulled from store shelves in 2014.

Politics

2 w. ago Shoppers told to check Blue Badges in Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons and Aldi car parks

A new survey from Disabled Motoring UK aims to tackle the ongoing misuse of disabled parking bays and Blue Badges that people face when parking at six major supermarket chains

Politics

2 w. ago Major supermarket offering customers £1 reward for reporting shoplifters

A £1 reward will be added to customer's membership cards for reporting shoplifters

Economics

2 w. ago Major UK supermarket to reward money to customers who 'point out' shoplifters

Shoplifting offences are said to cost the retailer £20million per year.

Economics

3 w. ago UK supermarket closures: 100+ major supermarkets including Asda and Tesco risk closing as business rates rise

Shoppers could face fewer local supermarket options as rising property taxes hit stores 🛒

Economics

3 w. ago Major supermarket issues urgent do not eat warning over pork pies amid health risk

The shop has confirmed that the items can be returned to retailers for a complete refund

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