Coveris Launches Sustainable Mono-Material Packaging for Tortilla Wraps

Coveris Launches Mono-Material Tortilla Wrap Packaging

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Coveris has introduced its MonoFlex Thermoform film packing for tortilla wraps, which is a mono-material resolution planned to substitute non-recyclable, diverse resource thermoforming substrates while upholding a long shelf life. Coveris articulates that the project is the consequence of close assistance with a tortilla wrap producer, looking for a more sustainable substitute to the formerly utilized PA/PE construction. The main challenge was recognizing a recyclable resource while confirming a minimum six-month shelf life for a tortilla, with a low number of additives.

Following presentation testing at Coveris’ Food Science Lab in Gainsborough, UK, the group designated a mono-material founded top and base thermoforming film, expressed to successfully guard the tortilla wraps in contradiction of mould through the essential testing period while permitting recycling in the same wastewater stream.

As per Coveris, major advantages of the packaging resolution comprise advanced barrier properties for stretched product protection and shelf-life, and sturdy puncture resistance. It enhances that MonoFlex Thermoform permits a ‘seamless’ switch on the wrapping lines from substitute substrates, preserving compatibility with present packing lines without compromising packaging speed.

Accessible as completely printed or unprinted top and base materials, the packaging helps in conformist and HD flexographic or rotogravure print with choices for matt, gloss, and tangible lacquer, resulting in improved customer appeal and an attractive on-shelf performance.

Preceding month Coveris Rypin cooperated with Polish company Brzesc to pack its ‘puffs’ snacks in a decomposable film, expressed to expand shelf appeal and help in the reduction of packing waste. It is also adjusted for eight-colour flexographic printing with elective matt or gloss look, drawing consideration to the brand uniqueness.

Amcor lately revealed its Bespoke platter for French producer Cofigeo’s single-serve ready-to-eat meals variety, said to comply with Design for Recycling rules and suggest a lightweight mono-material polypropylene (PP) structure, appropriate for gathering and recycling in France’s recycling organization. Amcor expresses that it has invented a tray with diverse-sized sections that measure the numerous sizes, textures, and masses of the elements.