Petuna leads the way in sustainable packaging

Petuna is set to revolutionise its packaging practices with a groundbreaking sustainable solution.

The company’s Gold Awardwinning Ocean Trout and Atlantic Salmon is now being transported in innovative cardboard boxes, marking a significant stride for the industry and the environment.

This eco-friendly packaging initiative is projected to divert more than 150,000 poly boxes from landfill annually in this Australian-first development.

The new packaging is crafted from locally sourced, sustainably derived paper-based materials, manufactured and supported within Tasmania.

Once fully implemented, the cardboard boxes will substantially reduce Petuna’s contribution to landfill and slash CO2 emissions resulting from truck movements by an impressive 90%.

Petuna’s commitment to delivering the highest quality, sustainably sourced salmon and trout extends beyond the products themselves.

This dedication to sustainability is an essential requirement of Petuna’s globally recognised Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) Four Star Certification, ensuring adherence to the highest standards at every stage of the production chain, from hatcheries and marine farms to feed mills and processing plants.

Opal, a prominent fiber packaging company operating in Australia and New Zealand, collaborated closely with Petuna to create this groundbreaking alternative to expanded polystyrene (EPS) packaging for whole fish transportation.

EPS, due to its non-recyclable nature, commonly ends up in landfills, posing a significant environmental challenge. Opal’s solution, comprising more than 55% recycled paper, has been rigorously assessed through the Packaging Recyclability Evaluation Portal (PREP). It is not only recyclable in Australia and New Zealand but is also widely accepted through council kerbside recycling collections.

Opal Fibre Packaging emphasised the innovative design of the corrugated box, featuring moisture barrier properties that withstand low temperatures for fresh chilled products.

The packaging is approved for airline transportation for export purposes and is suitable for domestic controlled cold chain transportation.

Utilising Opal’s patented process and functionally coated liners, the packaging solution produced for Petuna achieves stunning photographic quality branding.

Over the next six months, the new sustainable packaging will be gradually introduced, representing a significant step forward in the Australian salmon industry’s commitment to environmental responsibility.

Petuna’s partnership with Opal has demonstrated that sustainable packaging alternatives can be both practical and visually appealing, while significantly reducing the industry’s ecological footprint.