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The Japan News/Yomiuri
The Japan News/Yomiuri
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The Yomiuri Shimbun

Food makers cut back on plastic packaging

The drawstring pouch-style packages for sausages that have been familiar to Japanese consumers for over 30 years have been disappearing one after another this year as leading meat brands have changed the packaging design of their products.

Moves among food companies to refashion the packaging of their staple goods have increased in recent years. However, the changes are not just about boosting sales, as environmental considerations have also emerged.

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