- In June 2024, Aldi UK, a leading supermarket chain, advanced its sustainability efforts by incorporating at least 35% recycled plastic into the packaging of its own-brand Specially Selected Hand Cooked crisps. This move marked the first initiative of its kind among U.K. supermarkets, with the new packaging already rolled out nationwide. This highlights Aldi’s leadership in sustainable retail packaging innovation
- In April 2024, Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) launched a pioneering food packaging tray composed entirely of 100% recycled PET (rPET), sourced exclusively from previously used trays. Touted as a market first, this innovation underscores the value of technological expertise in creating fully circular packaging solutions. This development sets a new benchmark for closed-loop recycling in the packaging industry
- In January 2024, Comax introduced a revolutionary disappearing food packaging line in partnership with Notpla, a company focused on sustainable alternatives to plastic. With over 3.5 million users validating its performance, Notpla’s solution offers strength and reliability comparable to traditional packaging while leaving no lasting waste behind. This launch represents a transformative leap toward eliminating plastic pollution from food packaging
- In September 2023, Mondi, in collaboration with rice brand Veetee, unveiled the first-ever paper-based dry rice packaging in the U.K. market. Designed with custom moisture barrier technology, the packaging maintains shelf life while replacing plastic alternatives. This innovation marks a strategic step toward paper-based sustainability in staple food packaging
