Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s is to relax the traditional ‘freeze on day of purchase’ advice on its labels in a bid to slash food waste.
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February 10, 2012 by Liz Gyekye · Leave a Comment
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s is to relax the traditional ‘freeze on day of purchase’ advice on its labels in a bid to slash food waste.
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Filed Under: Design & Innovation - sponsored by Opus 21 Digital, Food, News
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Filed Under: Food, Mergers & acquisitions, News, UK Tagged With: baking case maker, Chevler, growth, sales, Wales
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Filed Under: Design & Innovation - sponsored by Opus 21 Digital, Food, News
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Filed Under: Drinks, Food, Mergers & acquisitions, News, Pharmaceutical & medical
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Filed Under: Food, News, Rigid Plastics, UK Tagged With: tri-star
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Filed Under: Corrugated, Equipment, Flexible Plastics, Food, Investment & installations, News, Packing/filling Equipment
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Filed Under: Design & Innovation - sponsored by Opus 21 Digital, Food, New packs, News
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Filed Under: Converters, Corrugated, Food, News Tagged With: mineral oil
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