Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has announced the launch of kp Elite Nova, a modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) tray said to be the lightest in its class and made with up to 100% recycled PET.
Designed for high-speed automated protein packing lines, KP says the tray’s ribbed design adds strength in critical areas while keeping weight and material use to a minimum. The company says KP Elite Nova is around 10% lighter than any other tray in its category without compromising on barrier performance, sealing integrity, or mechanical strength.
The new tray is made with up to 100% recycled PET including material from KP’s Tray2Tray initiative, which creates a closed recycling loop for food trays. It is available in a variety of sizes and depths and designed with food production and logistics in mind.
Paul Rawlings, launch manager at KP Food Packaging, says: “With KP Elite Nova, food producers no longer need to compromise between sustainability and performance. The design is endorsed for recyclability by the Tray Circularity Evaluation Platform (TCEP) and is aligned with European Design for Recycling (D4R) guidelines while still offering remarkable sealing and shelf-life performance.”
In similar news, Coveris recently revealed a new board-based MAP tray solution for the meat, fish and poultry sector, said to reduce plastic by 90% whilst maintaining recyclability and shelf-life. The tray combines ‘sustainably sourced’ board with its specially developed EVOH barrier film to deliver a fully printable, hermetically sealed, single-SKU pack.
Earlier this month Grupo Lantero launched its ReKeepEat solution, consisting of a mono-PET tray and resealable lid. Aiming to keep foods fresh for longer and simplify recyclability, the pack is suited to fresh and vacuum-sealed products and those requiring modified atmosphere conditions.
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