Tesco trials avocado ripeness scanners
Published: 9/3/2025

Tesco trials avocado ripeness scanners at five stores in England, sparking debate among fans of the fruit. The scanners display ripeness readings and provide advice for shoppers, aiming to reduce food waste. With avocado toast's popularity on social media, Tesco responds to consumer demand for perfectly ripe avocados, selling almost 15 million more this year than the previous period.