The market for products based on alternative proteins is booming. Whether flexitarian, vegetarian or vegan, more and more people are choosing these foods for reasons of sustainability. What could be more obvious than to also opt for a more sustainable solution when looking for the right packaging? Here is aRead More →

Combining an eye-catching presentation with less use of plastics: FlatMap®, the latest packaging solution for sliced products, has recently won the prestigious Swiss Packaging Award 2021 within the category “Convenience”. In terms of quality and innovation, the Swiss food industry is one of the world’s most demanding markets, making thisRead More →

After finalizing a successful project across European borders, Swiss meat manufacturer Bigler (www.bigler.ch) now relies on the brand-new, paper-based FlatMap® solution for its sliced meat. Packaging equipment manufacturer SEALPAC, together with packaging materials suppliers Buergofol and Van Genechten Packaging, found the right partner in Bigler to develop this new packagingRead More →

Increased consumption of vegan and vegetarian foods has become a major trend. In Germany alone, next to seven million vegetarians and one million vegans, there are approximately 17 million flexitarians that like to consume plant-based meat alternatives occasionally. This motivates even the most renowned meat producers, such as Ponnath GmbHRead More →

Achieving better climate protection through more sustainable use of resources is a global challenge, but food manufacturers have a special responsibility here. Packaging made of plastic protects the product against spoilage throughout its entire shelf life, as well as against damage during storage and transport, thus ensuring safer and longer-lastingRead More →

How can meat products be packaged in a resource-saving way, without having to compromise on product protection, hygiene and convenience? This is where the packaging industry, food manufacturers and retailers are searching for new solutions, for example for self-service meat products. Until today, it is impossible to do without plastic,Read More →