Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has announced the launch of the kp Infinity HP3, the ‘largest and most rigid’ addition to its award-winning Hotpacs range.
Said to be developed in response to customer demand, the HP3 is purpose-built for portions of food-to-go that have traditionally stretched existing formats to their limits.
Foodservice operators serving loaded fish and chips, burgers and chips, jacket potatoes, and Asian noodle-based dishes require a larger and more robust pack that can handle larger portions and varied textures.
Manufactured in the UK, the HP3 is made from Expanded Polypropylene (EPP), a recyclable material not subject to the UK’s ban on EPS/XPS single-use foodservice packaging. Its mono-polymer construction means it is recyclable in existing PP waste streams, and every pack carries ‘Recycle Me’ messaging to guide consumers at point of disposal.
In terms of performance credentials, kp said it keeps food more than 10°C hotter than alternative packaging solutions, while its exterior stays cool and comfortable to handle. It is naturally waterproof and resistant to hot oils, acids and alkalis. It is also microwaveable.
“The kp Infinity Hotpacs range was built on listening to what the foodservice market actually needs,” said Austin Schwarz, sales director, UK&I at kp. “The HP3 is the clearest example yet of that principle in action.
“Our customers are telling us they need a larger, tougher pack for some of the most-loved dishes on today’s menus. We’ve designed exactly that, without compromising on recyclability, performance, or the quality that kp customers expect. And by producing the HP3 here in the UK, we can deliver this solution with speed, assurance and a reduced environmental footprint.”
The HP3 is available for delivery at the end of April through kp’s network of distributors and wholesalers.
