ATLANTA, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Graphic
Packaging International (NYSE: GPK) (the "Company") announced today
the launch of a new line of PaperSeal™ trays, offering
brands and retailers the opportunity to replace Modified Atmosphere
(MAP) and Vacuum Skin Packaging (VSP) plastic trays with a new
barrier-lined paperboard alternative. The development of the
innovative PaperSeal food tray solution aligns with the
Company's Vision 2025, leveraging its industry-leading
sustainability profile to expand and improve packaging solutions
for customers while reducing the impact on the environment.
Paul Tye, business development
director, Graphic Packaging Europe said, "The transition to
fiber-based packaging is a priority for many of our customers, and
it's clear that sustainable paperboard packaging solutions must
meet the functionality and performance of existing tray
designs."
The new PaperSeal tray solution utilizes 80-90% paperboard and
10-20% film, depending on tray dimensions. The paperboard is
produced from renewable fiber sourced from sustainably-managed
forests, and the tray is designed for the film liner to be
easily separated from the paperboard after use, such that the
paperboard portion of the tray can be recycled, contributing to a
circular economy.
PaperSeal offers a unique reinforced flange design that
generates a robust and consistent sealing surface, ensuring seal
integrity equal to traditional plastic trays.
The hermetically-sealed tray is suitable for a wide range of
applications including cheese, fresh or processed meat, ready-made
products, frozen foods, snacks, salad and fruit. PaperSeal provides
up to 28 days of shelf life depending on the application.
Developed in conjunction with G. Mondini, world leaders in tray
sealing technology, PaperSeal has an innovative design that
delivers significant line efficiencies for high-volume packaging
and can be stacked flat for logistics and inventory, further
reducing the carbon footprint of the supply chain.
Leading European food processor ABP Food Group was one of the
primary drivers behind the project. The UK company, which has been
supplying retailers, wholesalers and foodservice providers with
quality beef for over 60 years, has partnered with Graphic
Packaging to reduce environmental impact by delivering sustainable
processes throughout the supply chain. To find out more about the
benefits of the PaperSeal tray range, please visit
www.graphicpkg.com.
About Graphic Packaging International
Graphic Packaging International (NYSE: GPK), headquartered in
Atlanta, Georgia, is committed to
providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference. The
Company is a leading provider of paper-based packaging solutions
for a wide variety of products to food, beverage, foodservice, and
other consumer products companies. The Company operates on a global
basis, is one of the largest producers of folding cartons and
paper-based foodservice products in the
United States, and holds leading market positions in solid
bleached sulfate, coated unbleached kraft and coated recycled
paperboard. The Company's customers include many of the world's
most widely-recognized companies and brands. Additional information
about Graphic Packaging, its business and its products is available
on the Company's website at www.graphicpkg.com.
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