{"id":45863,"date":"2021-06-22T11:24:38","date_gmt":"2021-06-22T09:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/?p=45863"},"modified":"2021-06-22T11:24:38","modified_gmt":"2021-06-22T09:24:38","slug":"smilepack-egg-carton-us-american-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/smilepack-eierkarton-us-amerikanischen-markt\/","title":{"rendered":"Smilepack: Egg carton for the US market"},"content":{"rendered":"

Huhtamaki, a provider of sustainable packaging solutions, is launching \u201eSmilepack\u201c, a 100% plastic-free moulded fibre carton for eggs, in the USA and Brazil.<\/p>\n

The Smilepack was specially developed for the US egg industry and is intended to offer a sustainable alternative to conventional polystyrene or plastic egg packaging. The Smilepack egg cartons are made from fibres obtained from recycled paper<\/strong> which, according to the company, can be reused up to seven times. The cartons can be recycled in the regular paper stream<\/strong> and are compostable in private households and in industry. The cardboard is available in different colours.<\/p>\n

According to Huhtamaki, Smilepack is already being used in the USA by a well-known producer and distributor of free-range eggs. By switching to fibre-based packaging, the company aims to save around 4.6 million plastic egg cartons per year.<\/p>

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\u201eIn the case of the Smilepack cartons, we offer a sustainable alternative to plastic packaging and have also optimised the design for easy handling and better visibility on the shelf for our customers,\u201c explains Gala Mansurova<\/strong>, Head of Eggs, Produce and Fruits Category, Fibre Foodservice Europe-Asia-Oceania at Huhtamaki.<\/p>\n

Source<\/em>: Huhtamaki<\/p>