# Recyclable Grated Cheese Packages Tesco Unveils New Fully-Recyclable Grated Cheese Packaging By Grace Mahas | Published 2022-07-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fullyrecyclable-grated-cheese-packaging References: [packagingeurope](https://packagingeurope.com/news/tesco-grated-cheese-packs-get-recyclable-redesign-by-coveris/7718.article)  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” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **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. - **Barrier Properties Packaging:** Development in barrier properties packaging is key to meeting current shelf-life requirements while maintaining packing line efficiency. - **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. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Packaging:** Companies working in food packaging can explore new materials and techniques to meet the demand for environmentally-friendly and sustainable packaging materials. - **Flexible Packaging:** Flexible packaging companies, like Coveris, can focus on the development of new barrier properties and high-clarity material innovations. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recyclable Shredded Cheese Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grated-cheese-packs.md) - [Biodegradable Cheese Packagings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfpacking-cheese.md) - [Reduced Plastic Cheese Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-block-packaging.md) - [Low-Plastic Dairy Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resealable-lid-packaging.md) - [Freshness-Enhancing Cheese Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sideopening-cheese-packs.md) - [Recyclable Cover Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saputo-dairy-uk.md) - [Recyclable Resin Chip Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortilla-chip-packaging.md) - [Sustainable Cereal Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fully-recyclable-packaging.md) - [Paper-Based Recyclable Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recoflex.md)