Marigold Health Foods has collaborated with Sonoco, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, to introduce a new, fully recyclable packaging solution for a range of plant-based food products, including stock cubes, sauces, and meat and fish alternatives. This innovative packaging marks a significant advancement in sustainable food packaging for consumers and industries alike.
The new packaging is made from 95% paper, primarily sourced from recycled materials, with 60% of that being post-consumer recycled fiber. The remaining 5% consists of an inner liner that protects the product. This eco-friendly solution can be easily recycled through kerbside paper waste streams, meeting the growing demand for more sustainable packaging across various markets.
By partnering with Sonoco, Marigold has successfully replaced its previous packaging, which featured a cardboard body and metal base, with a fully paper-based alternative developed by Sonoco. This new design allows consumers to recycle the packaging effortlessly, helping reduce the environmental impact and contributing to a circular economy.
Innovating for Sustainability in Packaging
The development of the EnviroCan Paper Bottom, a crucial part of this packaging innovation, ensures food safety while providing essential protection against oxygen and moisture to maintain shelf-life performance. The new packaging is also significantly lighter, with over a 20% reduction in packaging weight, resulting in lower transport fuel consumption. The paper-based can offers a lower environmental footprint compared to traditional rigid packaging and is produced from sustainably sourced materials.
Sonoco’s innovation continues to align with the global push for sustainable packaging solutions that comply with the latest recycling and packaging regulations across Europe and Asia. As the need for eco-friendly packaging grows, Sonoco remains at the forefront of providing solutions that protect products while reducing environmental impact.
Sustainable Packaging Solutions for Asia
With sustainability becoming a top priority for both consumers and businesses, Sonoco is committed to delivering eco-conscious packaging solutions that benefit both global and regional markets. The collaboration with Marigold exemplifies how Sonoco's expertise and cutting-edge technology can drive positive environmental change through packaging innovation.
Sonoco’s paper-based packaging offers a sustainable solution that can be easily implemented across Asia, providing local manufacturers with the opportunity to meet the increasing demand for environmentally friendly packaging that supports international recycling standards.
This partnership between Marigold and Sonoco highlights Sonoco's leadership in delivering advanced packaging solutions that help reduce waste and create a more sustainable future for food packaging.
