Amcor and the Metsä Group collaborate to create a bio-based tray for demanding food packaging
Amcor Metsa packaging with steak in tray.
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A partnership combining Metsä Group’s three-dimensional moulded fibre-based packaging solution, Muoto, with Amcor’s advanced film liners aims to create laminated bio-based trays suitable for various food packaging, including modified atmosphere packaging (MAP).
Combining Metsä Group’s wood-based moulded fibre product, Muoto, developed by Metsä Spring, with Amcor’s advanced high-barrier film liner and lidding technology, the partnership seeks to deliver innovative fibre-based food packaging that protects perishable food products and extends shelf life.
Made from renewable wood pulp, Muoto is fully recyclable and biodegradable. It can be used in various applications, from takeaway to industrial packing. By integrating Amcor’s laminated film, Muoto gains enhanced functionality, including high-performance sealability.
Jarkko Tuominen, vice president, projects, Metsä Spring, said, “Our collaboration with Amcor represents a significant step forward in more sustainable packaging innovation. Metsä Group and Amcor have a longstanding relationship built on a shared commitment to reducing our environmental impact. Together, we are redefining the future of food packaging.”
Amcor offers a variety of fibre-based packaging solutions across its AmFiber global portfolio and speciality carton products. Amcor’s AmFiber products are currently on store shelves across the globe and are available for a wide range of applications, including snacks and confectionery, dry culinary and beverage, meat, dairy, home and personal care, and more. Amcor’s liner technology provides perfect formability and strength to a variety of moulded fibre-based trays to deliver a more sustainable packaging solution with exceptional functionality.
Ilya Syshchikov, Amcor’s vice president, fiber, said, “I am excited about this collaboration with our good partner Metsä. Both parties bring a wealth of materials, packaging, and market knowledge to deliver more sustainable solutions to our customers with exceptional quality, functionality, and efficiency.”
The full solution will be recyclable in the paper stream in most markets with a CEPI recyclability score of over 80%. In the longer term, the ambition is to develop a fully compostable solution. The first products from this partnership are expected to be commercially available in Europe later this year.
