{"id":59412,"date":"2022-03-24T11:15:27","date_gmt":"2022-03-24T10:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/?p=59412"},"modified":"2022-03-24T10:33:07","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T09:33:07","slug":"fibre-packaging-from-germany-huhtamaki","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/faserverpackungen-aus-deutschland-huhtamaki\/","title":{"rendered":"Fibre packaging from Huhtamaki in Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The increasing demand for plastic-free packaging solutions is leading to innovations and conversions in companies. Huhtamaki is now increasing the production of smooth moulded fibre packaging in Europe and especially in Germany. Plastic is to be replaced by fibre at the Alf site.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The company's site in Alf, Germany, is shifting its focus from plastics to smooth moulded fibre (SMF) products to meet the growing demand for plastic-free alternatives for food packaging. By the year More than 2,000 tonnes of plastic to be replaced by fibres in 2022<\/strong>. The modern automated production facility will have the capacity to produce up to 3.5 billion fibre products per year. This is the first large-scale production facility of its kind in Europe.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A sustainable alternative<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The smooth, moulded fibre products from Huhtamaki<\/a> are already being used by catering companies worldwide. The production plant in Alf currently supplies Fibre lids for a wide range of applications and customised products for foodservice and FMCG brands<\/strong>including a range of hot, cold and deep-freeze applications.<\/p>

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In contrast to polypropylene products, which are made from fossil fuels, smooth moulded fibre products are renewable, compostable and can be recycled.<\/strong> become. They are a sustainable alternative to similar plastic products. In addition, the wood fibres used to produce bespoke and generic designs come from certified, sustainably managed European forests. The products manufactured in Alf are certified for home composting (OK certification) and industrial composting (EN13432 standards).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Huhtamaki's fibre packaging is used particularly for food products.\n(Image: Huhtamaki) <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\"There is a growing demand for sustainable alternatives to plastic food packaging. Our high-precision, advanced manufacturing technology enables us to produce fibre lids, trays and other products with superior performance. These products can drastically reduce the consumption of plastics - most of which are fossil fuel-based - while at the same time minimising the use of fossil fuels. Same functionality including hygiene and safety<\/strong> that consumers expect. Our portfolio of fibre products manufactured in Germany and our expertise in material and manufacturing innovation offer a wide range of sustainable packaging products that help our customers achieve their sustainability agenda and goals.\"<\/p>

Eric Le Lay<\/strong>President of the Fibre Foodservice Europe-Asia-Oceania business segment of Huhtamaki<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Huhtamaki aims to ensure that products are recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2030. By creating scalable and viable alternatives for plastic substitution, the company offers its customers credible, sustainable food packaging options in line with its 2030 strategy.<\/p>

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