Co-Op Replaces Plastic with Cardboard Across Own-Brand Foods
June 11, 2025 | 1 min to read
Co-op is unveiling new packaging for its mini bakeries, steaks, and tomatoes, aiming to eliminate 115 metric tons of plastic each year. This “industry-first” initiative includes recyclable formats that can be discarded with paper curbside. The revamped offerings feature an upgrade for the mini bakery cake lines, a steak packaging relaunch, and a shift to cardboard punnets for premium British tomatoes.
Co-op is launching new packaging for its mini bakery cakes, steaks, and tomatoes. The updated packaging range aims to remove 115 metric tons of plastic annually and facilitate home recycling, as the new formats can be recycled curbside along with paper.
The convenience retailer says it has introduced an “industry-first” packaging for mini bakery cake lines, a relaunch of steak packaging, and the transition to cardboard punnets for its premium British tomatoes.
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