Tag: plastic

Have you ever bought a seedless cucumber WITHOUT the plastic wrap?

In Episode 2 of Ideas Ripe for the Picking, we discuss grocers ditching plastic packaging, and the business case for packaged produce.

Morrisons is to become the first British supermarket to roll-out plastic free fruit and veg areas in many of its stores. Customers will be able to choose from up to 127 varieties of fruit and veg - and buy them loose or put them in recyclable paper bags.

Greg and Pamela discuss the California cherry nightmare, and see how Whole Foods' produce bags stack up against the competition. 

The company is the first U.S. retailer to remove plastic straws chain-wide.

Albertsons Companies today announced a broad plastic waste reduction pledge to advance sustainability throughout the company, starting with its extensive Own Brands portfolio.

Rochester, NY-based Wegmans Food Markets strengthened initiatives to reduce plastic in its stores and replace it with reusable bags, and materials made from plant-based renewable fiber.

Innovations on the show floor tell me the produce industry is responding to consumer demand for less plastic and more sustainable options.

Traditionally close-mouthed Trader Joe’s subtly announced in its latest Fearless Flyer newsletter it plans to start reducing plastic throughout its store, including fresh produce packaging.