Aldi trials plastic-free packaging for bananas

Jun 27, 2024
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UK supermarket chain Aldi is set to remove plastic packaging from its bananas in a new trial across selected stores in the North East, Yorkshire, the South West, the South East and the Midlands.

The initiative aims to replace the traditional plastic bags with a more eco-friendly paper band alternative on several banana lines, including the Nature’s Pick five-pack, midi bananas, and the Organic six-pack. If the trial proves successful, it could potentially eliminate approximately 234 tonnes of plastic packaging annually.

Luke Emery, plastics and packaging director at Aldi, said: “At Aldi, we know how important reducing plastic is to our customers, colleagues and the future of the planet".

“We are constantly reviewing ways we can do this, and our latest trial on bananas is another great step on that journey.”

This move is part of Aldi's broader strategy to reduce plastic waste. The supermarket has also introduced thinner bags for its onions, projected to save 13 tonnes of plastic each year.

Additionally, Aldi is transitioning from non-recyclable packaging to a recyclable paper-based wrap for its Specially Selected West Country and Yorkshire block butter, a change expected to remove over 10 tonnes of non-recyclable packaging from circulation annually.

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Leah Smith

8 May 2026

New products

Ella’s Kitchen launches new children's snack range

Ella’s Kitchen is expanding beyond the baby food aisle with the launch of Ella’s Kitchen Kids, a new product line aimed at children aged 18 months and older.

The launch marks a significant strategic move for the brand as it looks to extend its presence beyond the weaning category and capture growing demand for healthier snack options for toddlers and young children.

Positioned as a “better-for-you” alternative to traditional children’s snacks, the new range combines bold flavours, playful branding and convenient formats with the nutritional standards parents associate with the Ella’s Kitchen brand.

The company said the range was developed in response to changing family eating habits and the lack of minimally processed snack options for older toddlers outside the baby aisle.

Initial products include Ella’s Kitchen Kids Crunchy Stix in Cheese + Onion, Tomato + Basil and Pesto varieties, alongside Ella’s Kitchen Kids Wild Crackers available in Tomato + Oregano, Pea + Basil and Carrot + Rosemary flavours.

Designed for lunchboxes, picnics and snacking occasions, the products are formulated with reduced salt levels and classified as non-HFSS options. According to the company, the Crunchy Stix contain less than 0.04g of salt per pack, while the Crackers contain less than 0.05g per serving.

Emma Wood, Senior Brand Manager at Ella’s Kitchen, said: “Ella’s Kitchen Kids is about recognising that the journey doesn’t stop at baby food. As little ones grow, their tastes, independence and routines all change – but parents still want options they can feel good about.”

The launch also signals Ella’s Kitchen’s wider ambitions within the children’s snacking market, with additional products and categories expected later this year.

Wood added that the company aims to help “raise the standards of the kids’ food category” by balancing taste, convenience and nutrition.