{"id":70713,"date":"2019-07-04T06:06:23","date_gmt":"2019-07-04T06:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=70713"},"modified":"2019-07-04T07:13:22","modified_gmt":"2019-07-04T07:13:22","slug":"pick-n-pay-launches-their-plastic-free-fruit-veg-nude-wall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/pick-n-pay-launches-their-plastic-free-fruit-veg-nude-wall\/","title":{"rendered":"Pick n Pay Launches Their Plastic-Free Fruit & Veg ‘Nude Wall’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pick n Pay has launched a \u2018nude\u2019 fruit and vegetable produce wall \u2013 a dedicated plastic and packaging-free zone in 13 stores across the country as part of a trial to measure customers\u2019 readiness to switch from pre-packaged food to loose products.<\/p>\n

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Pick n Pay Launch ‘Nude Wall’ And We’re Excited<\/h4>\n

Plastic waste remains a concern for many customers, and this trial will give them the choice to shop for more everyday fruit and vegetables free from plastic packaging.<\/p>\n

The nude wall will include 12 new seasonal loose PnP fruit and vegetables: brown steak mushrooms, portabellini mushrooms, red & green chillies, cocktail tomatoes, sweet Palermo peppers, baby brinjals, green beans, broccoli, zucchini, sweet corn and baby cabbage.<\/p>\n

These join the other 35 loose fruit and vegetables (number varying between seasons) that were already available to customers.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Paper, Not Plastic<\/h4>\n

Paper bags will be available to customers at the \u2018nude\u2019 produce wall to complete their plastic-free greengrocer-inspired shop. For a further sustainable option, customers can purchase PnP\u2019s new reusable netted fruit & vegetable fresh produce bag (R7,50) or bring their own transparent and sealable reusable bag for loose selling produce.<\/p>\n

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Paula Disberry, Retail Executive: Commercial at Pick n Pay, says the company is really excited about this innovation, and hopes to extend the loose range even further. Currently, the sale of loose products accounts for only 10% of all fruit and vegetables sold in PnP stores.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is scope to grow our \u2018nude\u2019 wall offering, but it needs to be sustainable and without unintended consequences. Reducing plastic waste has obvious benefits, but we need to be careful not to increase food waste levels during the process.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

She explains, \u201cPackaging plays an important role for fresh produce. It protects the item, but also prevents dehydration and extends both the shelf and home life for the customer, which prevents unnecessary food waste.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pre-packed produce can also be safely donated to food bank organisations, while not all loose products are suitable for donation.<\/p>\n

Pick n Pay\u2019s plastic waste reduction initiatives<\/h4>\n

\u201cPreviously our loose produce range wasn\u2019t as popular as our pre-packed products. We believe this is shifting as consumers become increasingly more conscious about the environment. The impact of plastic is now front of mind for customers. We will closely monitor shopping behaviour and if this trial is successful, we can expand the initiative to more stores.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Part of Pick n Pay\u2019s plastic waste reduction initiatives, announced last year, included steps to reduce plastic packaging. Disberry updates on the progress to date.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe thickness of our value-added vegetable bags has been maintained at 30 microns, making it the lightest bag in the market. Our decision to not increase the bags to 40 microns means we have prevented the use of approximately 12 tonnes of plastic last year.\u201d<\/p>\n

Laser Printing on Veggies<\/h4>\n

Stickers have been removed from some of Pick n Pay\u2019s existing loose range \u2013 sweet potatoes, gem squash and butternut \u2013 and replaced with laser printing.<\/p>\n

\u201cEven if a small label is used on a single product, the label backing is still plastic. The laser removes the top layer of skin on hardy vegetables and etches the PnP logo, supplier code and sell-by date directly onto the individual product. This means zero plastic is used on these products.\u201d Disberry adds that they hope to roll out laser printing to more products very soon.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cWe are a leading retailer touching many households, and we\u2019re delighted about the progress made. We look forward to engaging with our customers and suppliers to bring more meaningful and environmentally-friendly developments into our stores,\u201d concludes Disberry.<\/p>\n

Find a Nude Veg Wall at these PnP Stores<\/h4>\n

\u00a7Claremont
\n\u00a7 Gardens
\n\u00a7 Faerie Glen Hyper
\n\u00a7 Bedfordview
\n\u00a7 Benmore
\n\u00a7 Waterfront
\n\u00a7 Kenilworth
\n\u00a7 Pinelands
\n\u00a7 Hyper Durban North
\n\u00a7 Longbeach Mall
\n\u00a7 Glen Garry
\n\u00a7 PnP On Nicol
\n\u00a7 Constantia<\/p>\n

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