Tesco Unveils New Fully-Recyclable Grated Cheese Packaging
Grace Mahas — July 6, 2022 — Lifestyle
References: packagingeurope
With consumers reaching for more sustainable packaging on the shelf, brands are rolling out more options to meet those needs. Notably, Tesco recently joined forces with Coveris to launch fully-recyclable grated cheese packaging. The cheese will be available in a polyethylene (PE) monolaminate structure and replace the previous mixed, triple-ply nylon laminate that is hard to recycle.
MonoFlexBE is reportedly built with barrier properties to satisfy current shelf-life requirements. However, it maintains packing line efficiency at the same time. The new recyclable packs, which have a resealable zip for improved convenience, mirror the previous packs in terms of functionality. Moreover, the new high-clarity format of the cheese pack can be printed in 9 colors HD flexo with a matte lacquer for a tactile finish and improved rigidity.
Mark Robinson, UK flexibles technical sales manager at Coveris, comments: “To have delivered a first-to-market, fully recyclable monolaminate for cheese is a real win for us and a game changer for the whole industry. Once again, we’ve proven our capabilities in developing new sustainable performance films and if we can do this for as technically complex a product as this, then we look forward to the next challenge”
MonoFlexBE is reportedly built with barrier properties to satisfy current shelf-life requirements. However, it maintains packing line efficiency at the same time. The new recyclable packs, which have a resealable zip for improved convenience, mirror the previous packs in terms of functionality. Moreover, the new high-clarity format of the cheese pack can be printed in 9 colors HD flexo with a matte lacquer for a tactile finish and improved rigidity.
Mark Robinson, UK flexibles technical sales manager at Coveris, comments: “To have delivered a first-to-market, fully recyclable monolaminate for cheese is a real win for us and a game changer for the whole industry. Once again, we’ve proven our capabilities in developing new sustainable performance films and if we can do this for as technically complex a product as this, then we look forward to the next challenge”
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Packaging - Brands are meeting consumers' needs for more sustainable packaging with fully-recyclable options, presenting opportunities for the development of new, environmentally-friendly packaging materials.
2. Barrier Properties Packaging - Development in barrier properties packaging is key to meeting current shelf-life requirements while maintaining packing line efficiency.
3. High-clarity Packaging - Manufacturing high-clarity and aesthetically pleasing packaging, like 9-color HD flexo with a matte lacquer, can improve rigidity and convenience while reducing carbon footprint in the packaging industry.
Industry Implications
1. Food Packaging - Companies working in food packaging can explore new materials and techniques to meet the demand for environmentally-friendly and sustainable packaging materials.
2. Flexible Packaging - Flexible packaging companies, like Coveris, can focus on the development of new barrier properties and high-clarity material innovations.
3. Printing and Graphic Arts - Printing and graphic arts companies can invest in high-quality printing techniques and tactile finishes to provide aesthetically appealing packaging without damaging the environment.
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