Sainsbury’s to wrap avocados in paper

In a trial that started in 77 stores in January, Sainsbury’s private label twin pack Ripe & Ready avocados are sold in fully recyclable packaging, made from paper and bamboo mesh.

This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/2-3.

By replacing the plastic packaging, the retailer can save up to 20.2 million pieces of plastic each year. Sainsbury’s has already switched to paper packaging with a number of products.