M&S also committed to launching additional lines of loose produce and more sustainable alternatives to plastic in every UK store.
Marks & Spencer (M&S), London, launched over 90 lines of loose fruits and vegetables completely free of plastic packaging in a trial at its Tolworth, London, store in an effort to reduce the amount of plastic it uses. The range includes hard fruit and vegetables like potatoes and bananas as well as more perishable items such as soft fruits and berries, which will be sold in compostable punnets.
To support the trial, M&S introduced trained greengrocers who will be on hand to help customers select from two aisles of fruit and vegetables free of plastic packaging. The greengrocers will also provide tips on how best to preserve fresh produce and prevent food waste at home, as M&S removed “best before” date labels from fresh fruit and vegetables as part of the store trial.