FOLLOWING the success of a pilot project in Bangladesh, the SIG Foundation has expanded its ‘Cartons for Good’ initiative to Thailand.
In collaboration with Ampol Food, a food and beverage specialist, the project is using SIG’s filling technology to transform surplus mangoes and longkong into nutritious pudding for elderly people in need.
The initiative addresses two global challenges: the loss of approximately one third of all the food intended for human consumption, and the persistent issue of malnutrition.
SIG explained that a soft and thick fruit pudding provides a nutrient-rich diet and prevents choking risks for individuals with oral health challenges.
“This partnership with Ampol Food is a milestone in the Cartons for Good journey,” said Holger Dickers, MD of SIG Foundation. “For the first time, one of SIG’s customers is leveraging our technology to process surplus fruit directly in their existing facility. Together, we are reducing food loss, fighting malnutrition, and providing a sustainable, scalable model for communities in need.”
The programme aims to process approximately 15 tons of surplus fruit into mango and longkong pudding in its first year – all to be filled in 288,000 carton packs. Distributed through the network of Village Health Volunteers (VHVs), the project is tipped to reach 1,000 households daily. After use, emptied carton packs will be collected and recycled by Eco-Friendly Thailand.
All partner contributions flow into the initiative as donations. This also applies to the paperboard for the packs, which is donated by Stora Enso.
For more information about Cartons for Good and SIG Foundation’s sustainability initiatives, visit https://www.sig.biz/en/foundation
