What began as a marketing flourish in the early 20th century has become a quiet backbone of modern grocery retail.

A clinical nutritionist has issued a warning to shoppers to inspect the stickers on their apples, as the first digit on the price look-up (PLU) code indicates how the fruit was grown. Shoppers should ...

With autumn officially upon us, many will choose to add apples to their baked goods, as it's the season for it. However, if you've ever purchased an apple, you'll likely have noticed that they all ...

Autumn is officially upon us, and many will choose to incorporate apples into their baked treats, as it's the season for it. However, if you've ever purchased an apple, you've likely noticed that each ...

12:15, Sat, Dec 6, 2025 Updated: 12:20, Sat, Dec 6, 2025 During your weekly food shop, you may have noticed stickers on some fruits. But what do some of the stickers on apples mean, and which ones are ...

When you're shopping for healthy foods, you may have noticed stickers on some fruits. But what do some of the stickers on apples mean, and which ones are better? According to one expert, who is the ...

An increasing amount of foreign material is found in organic waste. In Italy, it has been estimated that around 5% of organic waste is made up of non-biodegradable materials, such as plastic bags and ...