- In January 2025, Cirkla unveiled the world’s first molded fiber Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) trays, marking a major advancement in sustainable food packaging. These innovative trays, crafted from renewable plant fibers such as sugarcane bagasse, reduce plastic content by approximately 85% compared to conventional plastic MAP trays. Engineered for high performance, they offer rigidity, seal strength, and barrier protection on par with plastic, while being recyclable in paper streams. Designed for seamless integration into existing packaging lines, Cirkla’s trays meet the food industry’s growing demand for eco-friendly, scalable solutions
- In November 2024, Amcor plc and Berry Global Group, Inc. announced a definitive all-stock merger agreement, uniting two major players in the Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) space. The merger, valued at $8.4 billion, combines their complementary strengths in MAP trays, films, containers, and closures, creating a global leader in consumer and healthcare packaging solutions. With a shared focus on sustainability and innovation, the combined entity aims to accelerate the development of eco-friendly packaging technologies for the food and pharmaceutical industries, while delivering greater scale, supply chain flexibility, and enhanced R&D capabilities
- In July 2024, Amcor plc acquired Phoenix Flexibles, a flexible packaging company based in Gujarat, India, to expand its capabilities in Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) film technologies. This acquisition enhances Amcor’s ability to produce a broader range of sustainable packaging solutions, including machine-direction oriented films, and supports local production for high-demand markets. With Phoenix Flexibles generating approximately $20 million in annual revenue, the move strengthens Amcor’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in food, home care, and personal care segments, while reinforcing its commitment to innovation and sustainability in packaging
- In April 2024, ProAmpac teamed up with Sammi, a grab-and-go sandwich brand, to introduce the RAP Sandwich Wedge—a fiber-based Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) solution designed for sandwiches and wraps. This innovative pack features a carton board structure paired with a thin transparent film liner, delivering both product visibility and hermetic sealing to extend shelf life and reduce food spoilage. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to sustainability, offering an eco-friendly alternative to rigid plastic clamshells while maintaining high performance in the food-to-go market
- In March 2024, Moy Park partnered with Klöckner Pentaplast (KP) to launch the kp Elite® tray, a Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) solution made entirely from recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET). This innovative tray is 100% recyclable, certified by RecyClass, and designed to maintain product freshness while significantly reducing food waste. The kp Elite tray also supports Moy Park’s transition to mono-material packaging, cutting plastic use by an estimated 50 tonnes annually. Combined with KP’s lidding film containing 30% post-consumer recycled plastic, the solution aligns with growing consumer and regulatory demands for sustainable, circular packaging
