STORA Enso has introduced a recyclable and peelable board material for vacuum packaged fresh food.
The manufacturer said Trayforma BarrPeel supports sustainability ambitions by reducing plastic to less than 10% of the tray.
The product is a barrier-coated paperboard material for pressed trays – described as an ‘ideal solution’ for vacuum packaging cold cuts, single portion meats, fish, and cheese. It consists of 90% renewable wood fibres.
Stora Enso explained that the surface of Trayforma BarrPeel material allows the overlaying polymer skin film to be easily peeled. Vacuum-sealed skin packaging extends the shelf life of fresh food.
“With Trayforma BarrPeel, we improve environmental performance on two levels: protecting food to provide a longer shelf life, and reducing the share of fossil-based materials,” said Jaana Keskitalo, technical account manager, Trayforma & Barriers at Stora Enso. “We’re especially proud that we can achieve this while also providing a great user experience.
“This easily peelable tray material lets consumers enjoy their product with minimal effort.”
