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Compaction: Enhancing product 


Compaction: Enhancing product 


Peter Schriddels, Category Development at McBride, discusses why product compaction is important P


roduct compaction has become a  its dual focus on environmental 


 prioritise sustainable cleaning practices,   packaging waste and enabling more   When we talk about compaction, it’s  reducing the amount of matter to create  concentrating a formulation to retain the  Private Label products must deliver  performance for consumers, so  should be focused, with a continuous  a considerable amount of water used in      


Cost savings and affordability    of living, both retailers and manufacturers     for sales at a time when householders are looking for cost savings, without  the amount of packaging and product material, the overall cost of products can be lowered, making them more accessible 


Promoting sustainable practices  savings; it also serves as a powerful tool 


26 June 2024 | Automation


 material, the environmental footprint can  seeing retailers keen to reduce plastic   less space during transport but also in  better for fuel consumption and logistics  can also lead to lower greenhouse gas 


Maintaining performance We are also beginning to see more consumers moving from brands to    tablets without compromising cleaning performance, at the same time reducing 


Performance is measured in tiers against branded products, and during  seen products on the market lowering   transportation costs, but without using compaction technologies, cleaning 


Expanding compacted products  that manufacturers are committed to


  Recognising the growing consumer demand for sustainable and cost-    With a clear vision for the future, a dedication to strengthening our portfolio of compacted products is essential, ensuring that consumers have access to  Looking to the future, we believe  toward compacted products, and with   and unit dosing more difficult, as   dose machines could become more commonplace in the home; however, this    dedication to product compaction should     further enhance product lines through  more sustainable – both in terms of  


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