# 3-in-1 Meal Packaging Solutions Coveris Debuts Hot-to-Go Packs with Eco-Friendly Design Practices By Kanesa D | Published 2024-07-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-to-go-packs References: [supermarketnews.co.nz](https://supermarketnews.co.nz/news/coveris-launches-sustainable-hot-to-go-packs/) & [coveris](https://www.coveris.com/)  [Coveris](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monoflex-fibre-plus) has launched a new line of [fiber-based hot-to-go packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiberbased-food-tray), setting a benchmark in sustainable packaging solutions. These innovative packs are designed to cater to the increasing demand for convenient hot food options. They feature a distinctive recyclable 'heat in pack, eat in pack' capability that sets them apart from the standard food container. The HEAT packs from Coveris employ a cutting-edge fiber-composite, dual-ovenable printed board to cook, merchandise, and consume the food item directly within the same packaging. The fiber-based packaging is [fully recyclable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sappi-paper-packaging), aligning with growing consumer and regulatory demands for sustainable products. “HEAT is a game-changer for the food-to-go sector. Providing the packaging of the future, our hot-to-go packs allow for a whole new category of products to be made available to consumers in a sustainable, convenient and added-value way,” said Paul Robertson, Food-on-the-move Sales Director. Image Credit: Coveris ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 26% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Food Containers:** The recyclable 'heat in pack, eat in pack' capability signifies a leap in sustainable on-the-go dining solutions. - **Multi-functional Packaging:** Fiber-composite, dual-ovenable printed boards streamline the cooking, merchandising, and consumption processes in one versatile package. - **Consumer-centric Convenience:** The rise in packaging that supports cooking and eating directly from the container caters to the fast-paced lifestyle of modern consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sustainable Packaging:** Fiber-based hot-to-go packs highlight a shift towards eco-friendly packaging alternatives in the food industry. - **Food-on-the-go:** 'HEAT' packs represent an advancement in the ready-to-eat meal sector by merging sustainability with convenience. - **Recycling Technologies:** The development of fully recyclable food containers pushes the recycling industry to innovate and expand its capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Based Packaging Advancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monoflex-fibre-plus.md) - [Sustainable Medical Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coveris-1.md) - [Paper-Based Recyclable Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recoflex.md) - [Temperature-Resistant Packaging Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colpac.md) - [Multi-Compartment Meal Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amcor-3.md) - [Combinational On-the-Go Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beltur-go.md) - [Three-Compartment Meal Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threecompartment-tray.md) - [Hardsized Cartonboard Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Excellent-Top-Pure.md) - [Bio-Based Packaging Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paramelt.md)