Tesco are lasering barcodes on avocados to reduce packaging

Tesco is trialling the use of laser technology to etch barcodes onto avocados instead of using stickers, in an effort to reduce environmental impact. High-powered lasers will remove a tiny section of the skin on extra-large avocados, creating a “tattoo” that displays size and variety information. This process, taking just a third of a second, […]