M&S Use-By Date Label
Date codes were first used at M&S in 1970, several years before they became compulsory. This new innovation was designed to make sure that foods were as fresh as possible when they reached the customer.
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Keeping it Fresh: The Story of Chilled Food at M&S
Keeping it Fresh: The Story of Chilled Food at M&S
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