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Sainsbury's has kicked off a trial in 77 of its supermarkets introducing paper packaging for its Ripe and Ready Avocados twin pack. The supermarket giant estimates this move will eliminate 20.2 ...

According to The Eatwell Guide by the NHS, people should "aim to eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and veg each day. Choose from fresh, frozen, tinned, dried or juiced." In addition to ...

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