FachPack 2022: Coveris set to showcase shelf life-extending pack innovations
26 Aug 2022 --- Coveris will be introducing a new range of sustainable innovations on the back of its No Waste vision at FachPack 2022. Targeting shelf life extension and packaging waste reduction, the company will showcase a comprehensive range of plastic and paper-based solutions that meet these criteria.
“From Coveris’ perspective, it’s not about choosing between paper or plastic packaging; it’s about finding the best, most eco-efficient, and best-performing packaging for the respective product – without any limitations in material,” explains Jakob A. Mosser, CEO of Coveris.
“We are proud to display an industry-leading range of sustainably designed films, laminates and premade packaging innovations at this year’s FachPack.”
Innovating for the future
One of the key innovations displayed at FachPack will be the extended CPP Cleancast Films product range for duplex and triplex laminate alternatives on a PP base.
The key benefit behind the excellent performance of these cast unoriented PP films is the ability to withstand re-shrinking at high temperatures (0% at 150°C), which makes them an alternative packaging for a wide range of food, pet food and non-food products. They are also more easily recyclable than other standard market films, says Coveris.
Coveris PaperBarrier Seal.Coveris will also be presenting new wash-off labels, available with DPG-approved security inks and designed for use with PET and rPET bottles and containers.
Compatible with deposit return schemes (DRS), wash-off labels enable maximum clean PET recovery for use in rPET and, together with DPG inks where required, support a fully traceable, circular process.
Another solution set for display is a fully recyclable transportation film with 30% recycled content. Stretch films, including tubes, are made using recycled plastic and energy from renewable sources, offering an efficient and sustainable solution to stabilize up to 900 kg of freight using just 800 grams of film.
Plastic and paper solutions
Coveris’ extended range of recyclable PE and PP MonoFlex films and laminates, including grated cheese packaging, is available in various formats and sizes up to 12 kg and will also be on display.
MonoFlex packaging has been developed to maintain product shelf life, performance, functionality and packaging efficiency.
Visitors at FachPack 2022 can also experience first-hand Coveris’ focus on paper-based solutions. Since its introduction in 2021, the PaperBarrier Seal barrier properties have been further developed and extended, offering functionality and product safety while minimizing both packaging and product waste.
The PaperBarrier Seal is suitable for a wide range of dry foods and snacks. Its special paper coating enables sealability while remaining fully recyclable in existing paper streams.
Full product range under one roof
Brands looking for attractive dairy and fresh produce recyclable packaging alternatives will also find exciting opportunities to enhance shelf appeal, product freshness and [environmental] sustainability.
Coveris claims its range of lidding films, films and laminates combine the best features and standards, including enhanced convenience for opening and reclosing and material weight reduction with a premium look at point-of-sale.
An example of the booming on-the-go market is Coveris’ RecyclaPEel MAP sandwich skillet developed for longer shelf life demands, product visibility and on-shelf appeal. Featuring a “sustainably sourced” carton board and a peelable PE film liner, the components are separable and fully recyclable.
“We thoroughly believe in our No Waste vision, reducing packaging waste, product waste and operational waste. We are continuously launching truly sustainable innovations that avoid waste in all forms with no compromise in quality and safety”, emphasizes Jakob A. Mosser.
Coveris will be showcasing at booth number 232 in hall seven at the FachPack trade show in Nuremberg, Germany, from 27th to 29th September 2022.
By Louis Gore-Langton
