Aldi makes 20 million wine bottles lighter in supermarket first
Aldi is introducing lighter wine bottles as part of its commitment to reduce unnecessary packaging.
Working with its wine suppliers and bottling partner Greencroft, the supermarket has lowered the weight of 20 million still wine bottles to 300g bottles this year. This means the average weight across the range has been cut from 409g to 371g, with additional bottles likely to follow later in the year.
The new 300g bottles are now being used for lines such as Grapevine Sauvignon Blanc and Grapevine Merlot.
Aldi has been gradually reducing bottle weights since 2022, with the move equating to the removal of 12.7 million empty bottles from circulation each year.
Never Miss a Retail Update!Luke Emery, national sustainability director at Aldi UK, said: “We’re always looking for practical ways to reduce our environmental footprint while continuing to deliver the unbeatable quality and value our customers expect.
“By working closely with our wine suppliers, we’re introducing a simple yet impactful change that’s already cutting down on materials and associated carbon.
“It’s one of the many steps we’re taking as we continue to explore how we can continue to reduce bottle weights across our range and make our products more sustainable over time.”
Earlier this year, Aldi launched the UK’s first own-brand wine in an aluminium bottle, the Costellore Pinot Grigio. Weighing 95g, the bottle is nearly 75% lighter than traditional glass and fully recyclable.
