Package of the Month
Nounós Creamery Embraces Recyclable Packaging for Greek Yogurt Offerings
This move aligns with the growing consumer demand for sustainable products and showcases Nounós' dedication to not just the quality of their yogurt, but also to the health of the planet.
Nounós yogurt stands out in the crowded dairy market through its dedication to health, tradition, and sustainability, setting a new standard for what consumers can expect from their yogurt. At the heart of Nounós' offerings is the belief in "Greek yogurt as thy medicine," a mantra that reflects the brand's commitment to providing a guilt-free indulgence.
To further embrace its sustainability goals, Nounós enlisted Greiner Packaging’s innovative K3® cardboard-plastic combination to provide revamped packaging for its Greek yogurt.
K3’s cardboard wrap provides stability, so the cup can be produced with particularly thin walls. By using less plastic than other solutions, it delivers a reduced CO2 footprint. The cup and wrap can be easily separated — which is important for recyclability. As the cup is always white or transparent, it produces high quality recyclates which are not contaminated by any inks.
“Right from the start, we chose to pack our single-serve naturally authentic yogurt in sustainable glass pots, which are loved by our consumers,” says John Belesis, co-founder of Nounós Creamery. “For the new launch of our 16oz probiotic strained yogurt, we have chosen Greiner Packaging’s sustainable K3® cardboard-plastic combination.”
“We wanted to add a probiotic variant and at the same time be able to offer a more accessible price point, while competing with other larger yogurt tubs commonly available in most retail locations. Choosing reclosable K3® was a major factor in the development of this new two-flavor range, as its 100% recyclability and premium look and feel fit so well with our and our consumers’ values.”
Courtesy of Nounós Creamery
Aptar Partners with Halopack to Launch Fiber-based Tray System in North America
Aptar — Food Protection, part of AptarGroup, Inc. and a leader in active material science food safety solutions, has been granted the North American license to manufacture and distribute the Halopack Tray system, designed to enhance packaging sustainability for a wide variety of fresh, frozen, reheatable, grab-and-go and oven-able food applications.
Called Aptar Halopack, the patented solution is produced with recycled cardboard and a minimal amount of easily removable film, allowing the package to be recycled in existing cardboard streams once the film is removed.
Compared to conventional plastic-based trays, Halopack’s use of cardboard materials allows for up to a 90% reduction in plastic. More than one billion units have been sold in Europe by Halopack, the Netherlands-based company that invented the product.
Aptar Halopack’s sustainability and versatility stems from its simplicity. The paperboard-based tray systems are easy to recycle and fold flat to save recycling bin space for consumers. Custom printing directly on the paperboard, both inside and outside the package, reduces or eliminates the need for additional labels and minimizes manufacturing steps associated with label placement. Additionally, trays are engineered to fit in existing top seal and skin pack equipment with minimal tooling conversion required.
Aptar Halopack systems are suitable for both dry and high-moisture foods and are available in a wide range of configurations such as skin pack, clam shell, freezable, microwave and oven-able, and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). The duo-tray configuration offers a powerful solution for foods like parfaits or salads that require a multi-compartment structure to maintain the integrity of the separate ingredients until consumption.
Courtesy of Aptar – Food Protection
James Cropper Partners with Bruichladdich on Pioneering Whisky Packaging
James Cropper has partnered with Islay single malt Scotch whisky brand Bruichladdich, bringing the first of its Luxury Redefined range to market with a fully sustainable outer wrap.
The colored wrap for The Bruichladdich Eighteen and The Bruichladdich Thirty is the first of its kind in the whisky space. Made from fully recyclable paper pulp and molded to the shape of the Bruichladdich optimized, proprietary glass bottle, the wrap is the definition of conscious modern luxury.
Tailor-made in color and shape with unique emboss and deboss features, the design also includes a branded, oversized custom clasp feature. Using 100% fresh fiber, the wrap is significantly lighter than previous packaging solutions without compromising strength or integrity while significantly reducing Bruichladdich’s CO2 impact.
James Cropper produces the molded fiber packaging using 100% green energy, and the wood pulp used in its creation is sourced from sustainably managed forests, certified to FSC® or PEFC® standards. Brought to life using a single material with no glue, the packaging is 100% recyclable in every household.
Richard Bracewell, Managing Director for Paper Products at James Cropper, said: "We are proud to partner with Bruichladdich on reimagining traditional packaging for the whisky market and creating an example of best practice for sustainability and innovation. The result is the first-ever colored wrap — a true example of future-looking, disruptive thinking.”
