Packaging-Free Produce Ranges

ALDI is trialling some new loose fruit and vegetable options in the UK as part of the retailer's initiative to reduce unnecessary packaging by encouraging shoppers to choose from produce a la carte.

The initiative will see the grocer providing 12 produce options at locations in the North of England on a loose basis including parsnips, carrots, broccoli, brown onions, red onions, ginger, pears, salad tomatoes, limes, lemons, oranges and garlic. The move will reportedly remove an estimated 45 tons of packaging every year, while also helping to combat against food waste.

National Sustainability Director Luke Emery spoke on the ALDI loose fruit and vegetable trial saying, "We are constantly looking for new ways to reduce unnecessary packaging and this trial is another example of the significant steps we’re taking in this area. By trialling these packaging-free produce lines, we hope this encourages customers to make more environmentally friendly choices when shopping in store. By helping shoppers to buy only what they need, we’re not just reducing packaging, but helping to cut food waste too.”