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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Sam Russell

DARK SECRETS: Supermarket trials selling grapes with flavour and texture labels | Rare Historical Photos

Tesco is trialling the sale of grapes labelled with their flavour or texture as it aims to better understand what customers prefer. (Tesco/ PA) -

A UK supermarket is experimenting with a new way to sell grapes, categorising them by flavour and texture rather than just colour.

Tesco said it recognises that while shoppers typically choose between red, green, or black grapes, hundreds of varieties exist, each with unique characteristics. The trial, taking place in 220 stores, introduces three new labels: “tropical flavour,” “candy flavour,” and “crunchy.”

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