# Recyclable Meat Packaging The Dalehead Foods New Packaging Focuses on Unnecessary Waste By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-02-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dalehead-foods References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/dalehead-foods-adds-recyclable-packaging-fresh-meat-market/) & [dalehead](http://www.dalehead.co.uk) The majority of prepackaged foods are contained in materials that are intended to be disposed, but this new packaging from Dalehead Foods is [intended to be recycled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/debatin) to cut down on the amount of waste created. The packaging is crafted from [sustainable raw materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/placon-crystal-seal-delectables) and is utilized on three of the ready-to-eat turkey meat products that are stocked at [Waitrose](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citizens-of-soil) in the UK. The see-through packaging lets shoppers see the product before they purchase it, which increases their connection to the food within rather than keeping it hidden from sight. The Dalehead Foods turkey meat product packaging was discussed by Matt Richards, Innovation Manager for the Tulip Group, who said, "At a time when shoppers are more conscious than ever before about the ecological footprint of their purchases and supermarkets are looking to improve the environmental impact of their packaging, the launch is very timely." Image Credit: FoodBev Media ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Recyclable Packaging:** The use of recyclable packaging materials to reduce waste and promote sustainability. - **Transparency in Packaging:** The use of see-through packaging to create a stronger connection between consumers and the product. - **Environmental Consciousness:** Growing consumer awareness and demand for eco-friendly packaging options. ### Where This Applies - **Food Packaging:** Opportunities for innovating in food packaging by incorporating recyclable and transparent materials. - **Sustainable Packaging:** The development of sustainable packaging solutions to meet the demands of environmentally conscious consumers. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of eco-friendly packaging by offering products with recyclable and transparent packaging options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vacuum-Sealed Meat Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minced-meat-products.md) - [Meat Packaging Reduction Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sainsburys-beef-mince-products.md) - [Paper-Made Frozen Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-paper-bags.md) - [Freshness-Enhancing Lamb Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sainsburys-2.md) - [Eco-Friendly Shrink Meat Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amcor-cleartite-40.md) - [Accessible Meat Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatcrafters.md) - [Plastic-Free Vegetarian Product Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-cardboard-packaging.md) - [Recyclable Grated Cheese Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fullyrecyclable-grated-cheese-packaging.md) - [Protein Packaging Refresh Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grassfed-beef-products.md)