Mori™ Silk

Natural protective layer of silk proteins – Mori™ Silk is a food protection technology that slows the natural spoilage process at many points in the supply chain, providing nature-inspired protection for all types of food. Just as bees build honeycombs to shield their honey, Bombyx mori silkworms weave a silk cocoon to protect themselves during their most vulnerable stage of life.[...]

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EcoFLEXY

Bio-cellulose materials – CELLUGY is a Danish-based start-up company that develops sustainable materials through biotransformation. The company has developed EcoFLEXY – a water-based nanocellulose suspension obtained through the fermentation of sugar by specific microorganisms. The material does not come from fossil sources and is fully biodegradable and compostable (at room temperature). Compared to its fossil-based alternatives, it[...]

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Sentinel

Renewable Ice Cream Carton – Plant-based packaging solutions provider Evergreen Packaging is helping Oatly Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert extend its commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing with the renewable Sentinel ice cream carton. This is an environmentally friendly paper-based packaging that is coated with a renewable coating. Sugarcane-based polyethylene was used for this, making the board completely renewable because both[...]

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ProActive notch safe

Tamper-proof bag – ProAmpac’s KerbSafe tamper evident bag for home delivery is designed to ensure that food and goods arrive safely and intact. The bag features a sealed top to protect against product intrusion and an easy-open tear strip for consumer convenience. Vent holes on the top allow steam to escape from hot food. KerbSafe can be[...]

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Entour

Fully recyclable stand-up pouch – The Bear Naked brand granola, a product of the Kellogg Company, produces a fully recyclable stand-up pouch. The aim was not only to produce a recyclable pouch, but also to achieve efficient production while maintaining a consistent customer experience. Although this packaging is light and thin, there are actually many layers of material used[...]

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NatureFlex™

Natural film made from renewable raw materials – It may be amazing, but the foil in which the VIVANI chocolates are packaged is actually not plastic – although it looks the same. This is a NatureFlex™ film made from renewable raw materials, more precisely cellulose from sustainably controlled cultivation. A real packaging innovation that offers higher aroma protection than conventional plastic film[...]

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Paper bag for freezer

One recyclable
TK paper bag
– The Special Packaging Award of the German Sustainability Award went to food manufacturer Frosta in December 2020 for its paper bag for frozen vegetables. With this special award for more sustainable product packaging ideas, the German Sustainability Award Foundation (together with REWE Group) honored packaging that does not require any plastic coating or film[...]

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Guard Nature 1-MS

Paper based packaging solution – Guard Nature 1-MS is a sustainable alternative to multi-layer barrier films and can be recycled in the paper waste stream. The uncoated paper is available in grammages of 80, 95, 110 and 125 g/m² and has solid print results and good openability. This modern barrier paper from Sappi is heat-sealable and has an integrated[...]

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Earthpouch

Plastic free recyclable stand up pouch – The Earthpouch is an environmentally friendly and sustainable stand-up pouch that is plastic-free and can be recycled. A paper with a 100% plastic-free, heat-sealable coating is formed into a pouch and provides a grease, water and moisture barrier. The bag can be recycled as part of the paper stream and is suitable for repulping.[...]

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Earthfilm

Fossil plastic-free flow wrapping paper – Earthfilm is an environmentally friendly, flexible packaging that can be recycled together with waste paper. As the film is made from renewable raw materials, it is a sustainable material. It consists of a paper with a 100% plastic-free, heat-sealable coating that is grease, water and moisture resistant. As the coating is naturally water-based, the[...]

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SustainaPouch

Compostable
sous vide bags
– Vacuum bags are a food packaging with many advantages. For hygienic storage of food, vacuum sealing is an excellent method. Gentle cooking of food directly in the bag, which is placed in hot water for a longer period of time for this purpose (sous-vide cooking), has also become indispensable in modern kitchens and is[...]

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Foodwave

Specialist for environmentally compatible packaging solutions – THIMM produces cardboard packaging for food and beverages. The certified foodWave and foodWave|heatproof packaging is designed for 100% safe direct food contact. FoodWave consists exclusively of virgin fibers obtained from certified sources (FSC/PEFC) and is available in white and brown. FoodWave contains no mineral oils. In combination with a special coating, it is even[...]

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