Packaging Solutions
Graphic Packaging International has announced a third addition to its PaperSeal tray range to include a new dual ovenable version, PaperSeal Cook.
The news follows the company’s launch of PaperSeal Slice and PaperSeal Wedge, designed for sliced meat and cheese applications. As with all solutions in the existing portfolio, sustainability is top of mind for Graphic Packaging. As such, PaperSeal Cook reduces the amount of plastic when compared to traditional trays – in this instance by up to 80%.
Ricardo De Genova, senior vice president, global innovation and new business development, commented: ‘Many of our customers are seeking to minimise the amount of plastic packaging they use in a category that has traditionally been dominated by CPET trays. We have transferred our PaperSeal technology to a convenient fibre based ovenable and microwaveable solution that has all the benefits of the PaperSeal tray along with a liner that can withstand the high temperatures required in cooking.’
The PaperSeal Cook tray features a one piece continuous sealing flange to prevent leaks and ensure robustness through the supply chain. After use, the consumer can easily separate the liner film from the paperboard, making the paperboard portion of the tray 100% recyclable through normal collection channels.
Graphic Packaging is committed to supporting its customers in their transition to fibre based alternatives to plastic packaging. In line with its Vision 2025 goals, the company aims to make 100% of its products fully recyclable by 2025.
Ricardo added, ‘As a business we are inspired by consumer and market trends and aim to make ‘a world of difference’ through our packaging, breaking ground with innovative fibre based solutions in areas where they traditionally may not have had a place. Through collaboration with like minded partners, we create viable and scalable fibre based solutions for brands and retailers who have sustainability goals on their agenda.’
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