UK supermarket chains have dropped the use of “best before” date labels to reduce the amount of food being thrown out when it’s still perfectly edible. It’s just as big a problem in Australia.
Shopping during an inflationary uptick can require a bit more thought.
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A comparison of 42 urban areas in New Zealand with 500 towns and cities in the US shows how much better local urban design has to be if we’re serious about reducing reliance on cars.
Supermarkets are beginning to remove date labels on fruit and veg to tackle the food waste issue.
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New Zealand’s supermarket industry has come under fire for high food prices and lack of competition. Is it time to consider treating the supermarket industry like water and power utilities?
Most consumers want a better deal, but New Zealand’s small size and relative isolation make it hard for large-scale competitors to enter the supermarket sector.
In cake victorious, Colin the Caterpillar.
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Trademarking a shape of a product, or proving that a competitor is passing off their product as your own, is not easy. A high-profile settlement, though, is marketing gold.
Sainsbury’s is also experimenting with the till-free technology.
Many grocery store workers have experienced high rates of anxiety and depression during the pandemic.
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