MONDI has revealed details of its work to support Noel Alimentaria’s choice of a paper-based packaging solution for food products that ‘greatly’ reduces the use of plastic.
The collaboration resulted in the firm choosing Mondi’s PerFORMing paper-based tray to pack its rebranded range of sliced plant-based food and vegetarian burgers ‘Verday’.
Verday is used by Marks and Spencer for its ‘Plant Kitchen’ range in the UK and supplied to Nordic markets for ham and charcuterie products.
Being formable, Mondi explained that the trays can be moulded and adapted to a range of different-sized products, with ‘high symmetrical stretch’ for uniform formability. PerFORMing is also said to offer ‘strong’ barrier protection against moisture and oxygen, keeping the food fresh throughout the storage and distribution process.
Mondi added that the trays comprise 80% paper compared to the industry standard where they are made of 100% plastic. The paper tray is designed for recycling.
Falk Paulsen, sales & business development director at Mondi, said, “By working very closely with Noel Alimentaria from the outset, we were able to ensure we delivered the best possible option for the entire range of meat and meat free products, using a tray made from renewable and responsibly sourced material that still provides maximum protection for the goods.”
Maria Sánchez, corporate marketing director at Noel Alimentaria, added, “We deliver our premium foods across Europe, so the right packaging is essential, in order to maintain the freshness of the products properly and protect them. At the same time, sustainability is on top of our agenda, and it was a pleasure to work so closely with Mondi to find the most suitable solution. We were able to run the new paper-based trays on our existing machinery and will now be using the same solution for our further ranges of ham and other meat products.”
