Asda has announced it will introduce vacuum-pack mince packaging to save plastic. The supermarket said on Friday it is replacing the traditional plastic trays across its Just Essentials beef mince ...

Sainsbury's has defended its new minced beef packaging after some shoppers complained it turned the meat to mush. The store explained the mince was being vacuum packed to use 55% less plastic.

It said the packaging would use 63% less plastic and extend the mince's shelf life from eight to 16 days. The "easy peel film" also meant customers "don't have to touch the raw meat", it said.

Other mince pies, like those made with puff pastry ... For shop-bought pies, it's advisable to remove them from their packaging and store them in an airtight container as soon as the packaging ...