Metsä Group and Amcor have announced a collaboration to develop three-dimensional moulded fibre packaging solutions with lidding and liner for a variety of food applications.
Combining Metsä’s wood-based moulded fibre product, Muoto, developed by Metsä Spring, with Amcor’s high-barrier film liner and lidding tech, the partnership seeks to deliver fibre-based food packaging that protects perishable food products and extends shelf life.
Made from renewable wood pulp, Muoto is described as fully recyclable and biodegradable. It can be used in applications ranging from takeaway to industrial packing. By integrating Amcor’s laminated film, Muoto is said to gain enhanced functionality, including high-performance sealability.
Jarkko Tuominen, VP, projects, Metsä Spring, said, “Our collaboration with Amcor represents a significant step forward in more sustainable packaging innovation. Metsä Group and Amcor have a long-standing 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 portfolio and speciality carton products. The products are available for applications including snacks and confectionery, dry culinary and beverage, meat, dairy, home and personal care. The firm’s liner technology is designed to provide ‘perfect’ formability and strength to moulded fibre-based trays to deliver a more sustainable packaging solution with ‘exceptional functionality’.
Ilya Syshchikov, Amcor’s VP, fibre, added, “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 first products from the partnership are expected to be commercially available in Europe later this year.
