Rottneros Packaging, a provider of thermoformed moulded pulp packaging solutions, is poised to introduce its NATURE range of sustainable food packaging trays at the upcoming Packaging Innovations & Empack event.
The event will take place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, UK, on 12 and 13 February 2025, offering a platform for Rottneros to present its packaging solutions.
Rottneros Group’s trays in the new range are claimed to have been produced using Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified raw materials sourced from Northern Europe and are manufactured with renewable energy.
Comprising 86-98% renewable materials, the trays incorporate barrier properties that are designed to prolong the shelf life of food products while keeping plastic content under 10%.
Fully recyclable within paper streams, the NATURE trays adhere to Confederation of European Paper Industries and 4EverGreen protocols.
The trays are also said to feature biobased inner liners that can be separated and composted.
The robust and lightweight design of the trays, made from virgin fibres, meets stringent hygiene standards and is compatible with modified atmosphere packaging and vacuum skin packaging.
Rottneros provides customisable lining options such as microwavable and ovenproof solutions, to cater to specific customer requirements.
With its enhanced barrier linings, the NATURE trays can extend the shelf life of food products for more than 50 days, contributing to the reduction of food waste.
Designed for seamless integration into existing production lines, the solution offers both standard and custom sizes, ensuring the switch to renewable materials is both cost-effective and efficient for businesses.
Rottneros Packaging sales and business development manager Alessandra Zanetti said: “We are committed to reducing food waste by producing trays with advanced barrier properties that optimise shelf life.
“Sustainability is at the core of our mission, which is why our trays are primarily made from fibre sourced from sustainably managed forests."
