Matthew Mountfield News Today

This is how produce companies are finding ways to maintain or improve shelf life for fruits and vegetables while contributing to a circular economy.

The change comes in response to 83% of its customers already composting their food waste at home Riverford Organics has introduced new home compostable bags to replace the 1.25 million plastic bags it uses each year for its fresh fruit, vegetables and salad lines. It was encouraged to seek compostable alternative packaging to help reduce the amount of plastic it used when a survey of its customers revealed 83% already compost their food or garden waste at home. The bags are supplied by Tipa an...