Rottneros Packaging, a provider of thermoformed moulded pulp packaging solutions, is poised to introduce its NATURE range of sustainable food packaging trays at the upcoming Packaging Innovations & Empack.

Rottneros Group’s trays in the new range are claimed to have been produced using Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified raw materials sourced from Northern Europe and are manufactured with renewable energy.

Comprising 86-98% renewable materials, the trays incorporate barrier properties that are designed to prolong the shelf life of food products while keeping plastic content under 10%.

Fully recyclable within paper streams, the NATURE trays adhere to Confederation of European Paper Industries and 4EverGreen protocols. The trays are also said to feature biobased inner liners that can be separated and composted.

Trays are typically open-topped packaging solutions ideal for products that benefit from visibility and easy access. They are often used for fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and other items where immediate product display is beneficial, especially in big box stores such as Sam's Club, Costco, and BJ's Wholesale Club.

The robust and lightweight design of the trays, made from virgin fibres, meets stringent hygiene standards and is compatible with modified atmosphere packaging and vacuum skin packaging. Rottneros provides customisable lining options such as microwavable and ovenproof solutions, to cater to specific customer requirements.

With its enhanced barrier linings, the NATURE trays can extend the shelf life of food products for more than 50 days, contributing to the reduction of food waste.

Rottneros has been in business since 1887 in the pulp production industry. Today, the Group offers chemical and mechanical market pulp, molded fibre products and product development to customers all over the world. Turnover in 2023 was 2,755 MSEK, an increase of 3 percent and in line with the long-term goal.

Food packaging trays are flat, shallow containers used to hold and display food. They can be made from a variety of materials, including paperboard, plastic, or corrugated cardboard.

Designed for seamless integration into existing production lines, the solution offers both standard and custom sizes, ensuring the switch to renewable materials is both cost-effective and efficient for businesses.

Rottneros Packaging sales and business development manager Alessandra Zanetti said: “We are committed to reducing food waste by producing trays with advanced barrier properties that optimise shelf life. “Sustainability is at the core of our mission, which is why our trays are primarily made from fibre sourced from sustainably managed forests.”

 

Source: Rottneros Packaging

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