PACKAGING
From Farm To Fork – Responsibly
OUR AMBITIONS
100% of current and future packaging solutions for pillar products and all future packaging solutions for product innovations screened using an eco-design tool by 2025*
100% of new graphics will bear waste management information starting in 2022 and 100% of packaging will bear waste management information by 2025*
We will set up an information module on the Lactalis Packaging Policy to make our employees ambassadors starting in 2023**
We will promote events like Global Recycling Day and the World Cleanup Day to raise awareness around waste management**
We will continuously increase the quantity of recycled material included in our packaging.
We want to ensure the recyclability of our packaging and this through
2 ambitions:
- We will aim for 100% recyclable packaging by design in 2025*
- In 2033, we aim for 100% recyclable packaging in practice for countries with an Extended Producer Responsibilty scheme (EPR)*
- We plan on having 100% of the virgin paper we use covered by a sustainable certification by the end of 2023.**
- We will aim to eliminate PVC from our packaging by 2025,**
*Ambition on a set of 23 countries accounting for 85% of Lactalis Group turnover in 2019. All acquisitions since December 2019 excluded at this stage
**Ambition set at Lactalis Group level. All acquisitions since December 2019 excluded at this stage
OUR PROGRESS IN 2023
PLASTIC-FREE SECONDARY
PACKAGING
PLASTIC-FREE SECONDARYWe’ve successfully eliminated single-use, secondary packaging plastic trays from all our products made at our Lubborn site, by re-engineering our outer cases to shelf-ready formats
RECYCLABLE PACKAGING
RECYCLABLE PACKAGINGAll pre-packed cut products produced at our Lubborn site are now fully recyclable. In 2020, we transitioned to recyclable film, and in 2023, we changed to PE (Polyethylene) labels to match the material of the film. This made the packaging recyclable and now meets OPRL (On-pack Recycling Label) standards.
THE BASE TRAY OF SERIOUSLY AND GALLOWAY SLICED CHEDDAR
THE BASE TRAY OF SERIOUSLY AND GALLOWAY SLICED CHEDDARSeriously Slices Cheddar and Galloway Slices Cheddar recyclable trays now contain 30% recycled material.
SERIOUSLY CHEDDAR PACKS
SERIOUSLY CHEDDAR PACKSThe Seriously Cheddar block range packaging now has 40% less plastic by moving to a new flow wrap design. In addition, there is a QR code on pack that enables consumers to find out more about the Seriously Cheddar sustainability journey.
RACHEL’S ORGANIC YOGURTS 450G AND 150G
RACHEL’S ORGANIC YOGURTS 450G AND 150GAt the end of 2023 and the start of 2024, all Rachel’s Organic 450g big pots and 150g small pots transitioned to recyclable pots that contain 30% recycled material rPET.
AERO CREATION AND AFTER EIGHT MOUSSES
AERO CREATION AND AFTER EIGHT MOUSSESAero Creations and After Eight mousses switched to recyclable pot plastic in June 2023, meaning that all the Aero Mousse range is now in recyclable pots. The last mousse to move to recyclable PET pots is the Milkybar Mousse, the switch occurred in March 2024, which means that all of our mousses are now in recyclable packaging.
SKI AND RACHEL’S ORGANIC MULTIPACK YOGURTS
SKI AND RACHEL’S ORGANIC MULTIPACK YOGURTSWe’ve reduced the thickness of plastic for both Ski and Rachel’s Organic multipack yogurt pots. This equates to a 16% reduction in plastic usage year-on-year.
% OF LACTALIS NESTLÉ PACKS FEATURING ON PACK RECYCLING LABEL (OPRL) INFORMATION
% OF LACTALIS NESTLÉ PACKS FEATURING ON PACK RECYCLING LABEL (OPRL) INFORMATIONAll Lactalis Nestlé branded products sold in the UK now contain the OPRL recycling logo information, which allows our consumers to understand better how to recycle the different packaging elements of our products.
OUR FUTURE FOCUS
LNCD NUTRITION PROGRAMME
MUNCH BUNCH SUGAR REDUCTION
Our commitment to reduce sugar in our core range is stronger than ever with a constant focus on taste.
We have delivered our initial phase of NO ADDED SUGAR LAUNCHES offering wider shopper choice.
YOGURT
4x100g
Strawberry & Banana
LAUNCHED OCT 2023
SQUASHUMS
5x60g
Blackcurrant
LAUNCHED OCT 2023
DOUBLE UP
4x85g
Raspberry & Peach
LAUNCHING MAY 2024
Confectionery
Milkybar GOLD was the first non-HFSS (non-high in fat, salt and sugar) of the market to launch in October 2023. This will be followed by the launch of Yorkie non-HFSS creme dessert which is planned for May 2024.
Confectionery
In line with our commitment to develop healthier product options, we launched an updated recipe for our Aero Peppermint product in December 2023. Our standard mousses range is now fully HFSS-compliant.
In 2024, we are proud to confirm that we’ll be moving to Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa across all our Aero & Milkybar mousse ranges. This will ensure the sustainability of the cocoa used in our products since Rainforest Alliance combats child labour, aims to protect forests, and also to improve farmers’ livelihoods and incomes.
Packaging
We’ll keep reducing the amount of packaging in our portfolio, provide recyclable solutions and roll out more on-pack recycling labelling across all our Lactalis and Lactalis Nestlé Chilled Dairy brands to manage packaging waste.
We’ll also continue to work with our suppliers to find innovative packaging solutions that minimise environmental impact.
TACKLING FOOD WASTE
OUR COMMITMENTS
Reducing food waste is at the heart of our operations, playing a vital role in reducing our carbon footprint and improving resource utilisation across our supply chain. We’ve developed a roadmap to tackle food waste in the UK. We’re aiming to reduce our food waste by 25% by 2030, using the WRAP pathway model
2023 RESULT
0.01% OF TOTAL VOLUME SOLD
2022 RESULT
0.07% of total volume sold
GOAL
-25% by 2030
(0.05% of turnover)
In 2022, LUK waste as a % of total volume sold was 0.07%. In 2023, the business achieved a reduction with the actual figure at 0.01% of total volume sold.
2023 RESULT
0.25% OF TOTAL VOLUME SOLD vs 0.92% Target
2022 RESULT
0.73% of total volume sold vs 0.94% Target
GOAL
-25% by 2030
(0.80% of turnover)
In 2022, LNCD waste as a % of total volume sold was 0.73%. In 2023, the business achieved a reduction with the actual figure at 0.25% of total volume sold.
(Excluding Aberyswyth)
Planning for the future
Throughout 2023, we took a proactive approach to food waste. By analysing future waste predictions, we developed a strong network of clearance channels to make the best use of our future waste. We’re regularly working with these organisations to keep food in the human food chain to prevent the unnecessary destruction of stock.
Our Future Focus
We’re committed to deepening our knowledge and data analysis for forecasting. We’ll achieve this by improving customer collaboration through portals and reviewing promotional activity. We’ll keep expanding our food distribution networks and analyse ordering quantities to develop a layered approach with our customers.
SUSTAINABILITY PROGRESS UPDATE 2024
Find out more about our sustainability journey in our 2024 Sustainability Progress Update Report