Aldi has made a change to its own-label beers to reduce unnecessary packaging.
The UK’s fourth largest supermarket is introducing Snap Pack packaging on its own-label beers – a move expected to eliminate 412 tonnes of packaging annually.
This innovative format uses glue to hold the cans together, replacing the traditional cardboard sleeves.
The switch will be rolled out across stores in 2025 and applies to four packs of Aldi’s Galahad, Sainte Etienne, and Brasserie beers.
Luke Emery, national sustainability director at Aldi UK, said: “We know our customers care about the environment, and so do we. That’s why we’re constantly challenging ourselves to find smarter, more sustainable ways to package our products.
“By switching to Snap Pack packaging, we’re taking meaningful action to prevent waste – without compromising on quality or convenience. It’s a small change that makes a big impact.”
The initiative forms part of Aldi’s broader sustainability commitments. Earlier this year, the supermarket partnered with sustainable wine brand The Hidden Sea to launch its own-label Chardonnay. For every bottle purchased, the equivalent of 10 plastic bottles is removed from the ocean.
