The PaperSeal Pressed Packaging is Cost-Efficient
Michael Hemsworth — August 22, 2025 — Marketing
References: graphicpkg & foodanddrinktechnology
The PaperSeal Pressed range has been created by Graphic Packaging International as a series of high-performance solutions that prioritize performance and cost-efficiency. The packaging is crafted with pressed paperboard trays that are positioned as an alternative to plastic and reduces plastic materials in the composition by 85%, while also prioritizing their ability to be recycled. The high-barrier liner is applied after the tray has been formed and addresses the micro-leakage challenge that's prevalent on pressed tays to effectively solve the issue.
General Manager, Tray & Cup Solutions - International at Graphic Packaging Tom Garsed spoke on the PaperSeal Pressed saying, "PaperSeal Pressed represents an exciting innovation in paperboard tray technology. Our engineers have solved what was previously considered an impossible challenge, creating an effective hermetic seal on a pressed paperboard tray. This creates new opportunities for brands and retailers to move away from plastic trays for fresh protein categories, where price sensitivity has made this a challenge.
General Manager, Tray & Cup Solutions - International at Graphic Packaging Tom Garsed spoke on the PaperSeal Pressed saying, "PaperSeal Pressed represents an exciting innovation in paperboard tray technology. Our engineers have solved what was previously considered an impossible challenge, creating an effective hermetic seal on a pressed paperboard tray. This creates new opportunities for brands and retailers to move away from plastic trays for fresh protein categories, where price sensitivity has made this a challenge.
Trend Themes
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Sustainable Packaging Innovation — Increasing demand for eco-friendly materials is paving the way for innovative solutions like the PaperSeal Pressed that reduce plastic use significantly.
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Cost-efficiency in Eco Materials — The focus on affordability in sustainable packaging design is disrupting traditional markets by offering cost-efficient alternatives that don’t compromise on performance.
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Advanced Sealing Solutions — Developments in creating effective hermetic seals on pressed paperboard provide new avenues for application in markets traditionally dominated by plastic.
Industry Implications
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Eco-friendly Packaging — Industries are increasingly adopting recyclable and biodegradable materials, driving innovation in green packaging solutions that minimize environmental impact.
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Food Packaging — The fresh protein sector is ripe for disruption with the introduction of advanced paperboard technologies capable of replacing plastic while maintaining product integrity.
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Material Science — Research and advancements in material science are leading to breakthroughs such as the micro-leakage-resistant liners used in new paperboard packaging.
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