Nutrano Produce Group Trials Certified Compostable Fruit Stickers in Exciting Step Towards Sustainability
19 MAY 2025
Nutrano’s citrus season is well underway and so too is a major sustainability milestone.
In a significant step towards reducing its environmental footprint, Nutrano Produce Group has successfully trialled compostable fruit stickers across select citrus lines. The initiative forms part of Nutrano’s broader sustainability strategy, focused on delivering high-quality produce while protecting the environment.
While small in size, traditional fruit PLU stickers contribute to landfill waste as they are typically made from non-biodegradable materials. However, these stickers play a vital role in product traceability and brand recognition - helping shoppers to identify the fruit variety and trace its origin.
The new certified compostable stickers meet the Australian standard (AS 5810) for home compost bins as well as industrial composting. Whilst extensive trials of similar stickers have been undertaken in global markets, Nutrano have pioneered the trial on citrus fruit here in Australia.
In partnership with leading labelling company Sinclair, Nutrano successfully trialled the certified compostable stickers on selected citrus fruit across the Australian supply chain and distributed them to supermarkets and wholesale markets. The compostable stickers were assessed under various climate conditions including irradiation and fumigation to ensure they maintained adhesion, durability, and functionality compared to conventional stickers.
CEO David Jordan said the trial marks an exciting step forward in the company’s relentless pursuit of innovation and our dedication to protecting the environment.
“We know our customers care deeply about sustainability — and so do we. That’s why we’re thrilled to be leading the way in Australia with this successful trial,” Jordan said.
“It’s an exciting development for our team and the industry. Small changes like this can create big impacts — and this is just the beginning.”
