--- title: "Smart Packaging for Produce: How to Cut Waste by 30% at Checkout" description: Discover how EP Group USA's innovative Pinch Pull™ system and eco-friendly packaging solutions can cut produce bag waste by 30% and improve checkout efficiency. image: https://info.epgroup.us/hubfs/Artboard%201.png --- [Skip to content](https://info.epgroup.us/blog/smart-packaging-for-produce-how-to-cut-waste#main-content) [![EP Group](https://info.epgroup.us/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/ep-group-usa-2026/images/ep-group-logo.png?width=240&height=126&name=ep-group-logo.png) USA](https://info.epgroup.us/) Menu [Packaging](https://info.epgroup.us/products) [How we help](https://info.epgroup.us/approach) [Industries](https://info.epgroup.us/industries) [Insights](https://info.epgroup.us/insights) [The Group](https://info.epgroup.us/about) [Contact](https://info.epgroup.us/contact) [Start a review](https://info.epgroup.us/quote) [← All insights](https://info.epgroup.us/blog) June 24, 2025 # Smart Packaging for Produce: How to Cut Waste by 30% at Checkout Discover how EP Group USA's innovative Pinch Pull™ system and eco-friendly packaging solutions can cut produce bag waste by 30% and improve checkout efficiency. ![](https://info.epgroup.us/hubfs/Artboard%201.png) In today’s retail landscape, sustainability isn’t just a goal—it’s a requirement. One area where grocery retailers can make a major impact is **produce packaging at the point of sale**. Traditional bag-on-a-roll systems are familiar but often lead to excessive waste, operational inefficiencies, and customer frustration. Enter **Pinch Pull™**, EP Group’s award-winning self-opening produce bag system—**engineered to reduce waste by up to 30%** while improving the shopping experience.   ---   ### **🛒 What’s the Problem With Bag-on-a-Roll?** Bag-on-a-roll dispensers have been the industry standard for decades. But they come with some hidden costs: - 🗑️ **Excessive waste**: Shoppers often pull 2–3 bags by accident - 🧼 **Hygiene concerns**: Customers need to moisten fingers or touch surfaces - 🕒 **Slow checkout prep**: Tangled bags slow produce weighing and bagging All of this adds up to **lost product, added cleanup, and higher bag usage per store.**   --- ![](https://info.epgroup.us/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png.png?width=1948&height=1207&name=image-png.png) ### **✅ A Smarter Solution: Pinch Pull™ Self-Opening Bags** Originally launched in the UK with major grocers, **Pinch Pull™** has proven itself with measurable impact: 🔹 **30% reduction in bag waste** (vs. standard rolls) 🔹 **Improved hygiene** – no “finger-licking” needed 🔹 **One-at-a-time dispensing** – less mess, more control 🔹 **Refill in seconds** – simple 900-bag drop-in packs 🔹 **Multiple format options** – metal or plastic dispensers, header cards, boxed packs Whether you’re outfitting new stores or retrofitting old ones, this system can help **cut costs while demonstrating your brand’s commitment to sustainability.**   ---   ### **🌍 Reusable & Compostable Produce Bag Options** Pinch Pull™ isn’t your only option. EP Group USA also offers a full portfolio of **eco-forward produce packaging**: - ♻️ **Paper produce bags** with glassine windows - 🌱 **Compostable bags** (OK Home & EN13432 certified) - 🔄 **Reusable mesh bags** made from recycled PET - 🛍️ **Drawstring bags** for high-end retail or branded programs We can help you match the right solution to your customer base, budget, and compliance needs. --- ### **🛠️ Real Results in Store** Retailers who adopt Pinch Pull™ or its sustainable alternatives often see: - 🔽 Reduced reordering frequency - ⏱️ Faster throughput in produce sections - 👍 Higher shopper satisfaction - 📊 Improved ESG reporting on waste reduction ---   ### **Let’s Cut Waste—Not Corners** With growing pressure to reduce single-use plastics and improve operational efficiency, **now is the perfect time to rethink produce packaging**. EP Group USA combines global innovation with local support to bring solutions like Pinch Pull™ to North American retailers. **Let’s talk about how to reduce your waste—and your costs—with better produce packaging.** ---   *EP Group is a global leader in innovative, sustainable packaging with direct manufacturing control, award-winning designs, and U.S.-based support.* DISCUSS A REQUIREMENT ## Turn the framework into a packaging review. Share the application, current specification, and the decision your team needs to make. [Start a review ↗](https://info.epgroup.us/quote)[sales@epgroup.us](mailto:sales@epgroup.us) [![EP Group](https://info.epgroup.us/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/ep-group-usa-2026/images/ep-group-logo-white.png?width=200&height=100&name=ep-group-logo-white.png)](https://info.epgroup.us/) More than 50 years of packaging experience, connected to U.S. sales, customer service, logistics coordination and local distribution support. 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