{"id":1341,"date":"2024-08-02T05:31:12","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T09:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=1341"},"modified":"2024-08-02T05:31:12","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T09:31:12","slug":"iceland-adopts-vacuum-packaging-for-beef-and-pork-mince-range","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=1341","title":{"rendered":"Iceland adopts vacuum packaging for beef and pork mince range"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n<figure class=\"article-image__container\">\n                                    <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 990px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/08\/iceland-foods-uk-shutterstock_1394101571-770x433.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 430px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/08\/iceland-foods-uk-shutterstock_1394101571-940x528.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <\/picture><figcaption class=\"c-featured-image__description\">Iceland claims it is the first UK-based supermarket to introduce vacuum packaging for pork mince. 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Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This move is expected to increase the shelf life of beef mince by nearly 50%, keeping the product fresher for up to two and a half weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, Iceland said it is the first UK supermarket to introduce vacuum packaging for pork mince as well.<\/p>\n<p>Following a successful trial in 50 stores, the new packaging will be rolled out to more than 1,000 stores nationwide and online this month.<\/p>\n<p>The compact design maintains product quality and value while improving availability for customers.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond product freshness, the packaging change is anticipated to deliver substantial environmental benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, the reduced packaging size will enable more efficient transportation, lowering Iceland\u2019s carbon footprint.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the vacuum packs contain 50% less plastic than traditional trays, resulting in an estimated annual reduction of 35 tonnes of plastic waste.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur new vacuum-packaged beef mince means our customers are getting the same quality-assured beef mince they love, but with an even longer shelf life,\u201d said Zach Nowell, category buying manager for Fresh Meat and Poultry at Iceland Foods.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow more than ever it\u2019s important for families to get the best value for money when doing their weekly shopping, and our new packaging offers a wider selection of longer-lasting quality products.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Iceland\u2019s adoption of vacuum packaging for its mince range marks a significant step towards reducing food waste and plastic consumption within the retail sector.<\/p>\n<p>The industry will be watching closely to assess the impact of this initiative on both consumer behaviour and environmental performance.<\/p>\n<p>            <!-- sponsored-whitepaper sponsored hidden sponsored-with-form --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Newsletter banner start --><\/p>\n<p><!-- <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\"> --><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<section class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner__container\">\n<div class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner__wrapper-container gdm-newsletter-banner__wrapper-container--article\">\n<div class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner-info__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner-logo__container\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/wp-content\/themes\/goodlife-wp-B2B\/assets\/images\/newsletter-new.svg\" alt=\"Email newsletter icon\"\/>\n                <\/div>\n<div class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner-info__container\">\n<h3 class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner__heading wp-noreslt\">Sign up for our daily news round-up!<\/h3>\n<p class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner__sub-heading\">Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Newsletter banner end --><\/p>\n<footer class=\"article-footer\">\n                                <!-- article-actions start --><\/p>\n<p><!-- .gdm-article-actions -->                                <!-- article-actions end --><br \/>\n                            <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/news\/iceland-vacuum-packaging-beef-pork-mince\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iceland claims it is the first UK-based supermarket to introduce vacuum packaging for pork mince. 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