PACKAGING In terms of efficiency for retailers, the RAP Sandwich Wedge is designed to be auto-de-nested and top-sealed inline, allowing for automated off-site packaging and eliminating manual instore filling – streamlining operations and maximising productivity. BRIGHT SPARKS The earth’s resources are not limitless. But the idea of a circular economy, where economic activity builds and rebuilds overall system health, is still anathema to many individuals – and changing this mindset is ultimately the biggest obstacle.
"We believe the future of plastics and packaging is both renewable and circular."
“As a growth company introducing novel material to the market, we face many challenges,” said Kaminen. “The main one is balancing sustainability with cost-effectiveness – especially while scaling up material production. Our approach is a focus on packaging solutions where we can offer a reduction of the total cost of ownership. It means that the packaging solution made of Woodly material is hygienic and preserves the quality of fresh products. It’s also
based on breathability. Therefore, customers can reduce costs on food waste or by saving staff time. “The future of plastics and packaging is renewable and circular. From a sustainability view, the fossil feedstock will need to be replaced by renewable feedstock and the materials and products will need to be kept in use longer via reuse and recycling.” With this attitude, progress is inevitable, despite mixed messages emerging from Westminster.
Salad Days at Coveris Leading packaging manufacturer, Coveris, has teamed up with Pollen + Grace, a plant-based food-to-go business, to deliver a new packaging solution for its fresh salads. Committed to making better food easy, it enhances the shelf presence and effectively communicates the brand’s values to consumers. The sustainably sourced board sleeves and square kraft bowls, with PE coating to prevent moisture ingress, are complemented by clear mono rPET lids which contain a minimum of 30% recycled content. They’re also stackable to support product visibility and shelf utilisation. Flavours include Mexican Chipotle + Sweet Potato. Rosanna McCallum, Pollen + Grace’s head of operations, commented: “We’ve spent years perfecting our salads, and we’re delighted to now be able to deliver against a long-running promise of ours: to use this new recyclable packaging together with recycled content, building a circular economy for our packaging. “It’s been a pleasure collaborating with Coveris, who’ve helped us get this important project over the line against
tight time constraints. Our products have never looked better, and we are so proud of the recyclability credentials the packaging solution offers as part of our wider brand mission to help people eat better,” said McCallum. Join Coveris at lunch! 2023 on stand L1147 and visit coveris.com to find out more. Check out our show preview on page 28.
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