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PRODUCT NEWS

Coveris launches a fully-recyclable Greiner Packaging’s Frische-
PE film Clip (fresh clip),wins special

award for innovation
n partnership with the Co-op and Freshtime, Coveris has
Ilaunched a fully-recyclable PE film that is said to deliver plastic clip that can reseal cartons to keep food
the same protective, functional and shelf-life benefits as A fresh has won a special award for innovation.
existing non-recyclable offerings. This is a step forward Austrian company Greiner Packaging’s Frische-Clip
in the packaging manufacturer’s pledge to deliver 100 per (fresh clip), produced by injection moulding, allows a
cent recyclable packaging by 2025. The Co-op, which has a plate element made of plastic, cardboard, or aluminium
target of making all of its own-brand packaging recyclable to be attached to the sealing surface. When removed,
by 2023, will launch the film for its Freshtime prepared creases in the packaging enable the consumer to clip
vegetable lines. the opening together. “The plastic fresh clip allows the
The bags will carry user to reseal a carton after it has been opened. This
the OPRL ‘Recycle keeps cereal, muesli, and similar foods fresh for longer,
with bags at larger actively helping to prevent food waste,” Greiner said.
stores’ label. “The combination of cardboard and plastic means usage
Manuf actur ed of both materials is reduced to a minimum.
in the UK at the
Coveris facility at At the same time, the solution ensures that the contents
Winsford, the film is are given optimum protection against moisture, pests,
high-barrier, microwaveable, and has easy-open functions and spoilage.” According to the manufacturer, the
for lap, fin and weld sealed formats. The flexible clip is easy to use as well as being visually attractive.
packaging converter has previously worked with the Co- “The contents of the carton can be accessed by simply
op on the development of multilayer PE film for cooked
meats, which enables more than 90 per cent of the pack
weight to be recycled in the UK.

Experts in resin blending and film production, Coveris
maintains a strong asset base of extrusion and lamination
capabilities including:Blown Films,Cast Films,EVOH
Barrier Sheet,Extrusion Lamination,Tandem Extrusion
Lamination,Adhesive Lamination. This enables Coveris
to offer our customers access to a wide variety of film
substrate options. Coveris already provides sustainable
packaging solutions for some of the retailer’s cooked pulling off the plate element. To seal the packaging
meats, and the Co-op says that the introduction of the again, the two grips on the sides are pressed together
film will aid its efforts to make 100% of its own-brand until the clicking sound is heard,” the company said.A
packaging recyclable by 2025. Iain Ferguson, Co-op variety of finishing methods – from gloss, matte, and
environment manager said: “We are delighted to work with metallic to textures and tactile elements – can be
Coveris to launch this landmark new recyclable film – a used to attract more attention at the point of sale. A
collaborative approach between industry stakeholders is clicking sound signals that the clip is completely sealed.
essential if we are to deliver 100% recyclable packaging “The packaging’s gape-like opening is also an aid to
for UK consumers that also satisfies requirements around dispensing and pouring out the contents.” Greiner was
shelf life and functionality.” The PE film has already been recognised for its design at Austria’s Österreichischer
introduced to Co-op stores nationwide in the UK. coveris is Verpackungstag packaging awards, which featured 60
dedicated to providing solutions that enhance the safety, entries in five categories. The award ceremony took
quality and convenience of products.
place at “Österreichischer Verpackungstag” in Vienna.

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