K-based packaging provider Parkside has designed compostable packaging for health food wholesaler Mintons. The pack will replace Mintons’ existing non-recyclable plastic packaging used for its healthy food range, which includes pulses, beans, cereals and dried
fruits.
It features an enhanced oxygen barrier technology designed to extend the products’ shelf life. The packaging is designed to decompose within 26 weeks in a home composting atmosphere and is safe to be used as food packaging.
Mintons managing director Roger Watkins said: “We are a healthy foods brand and our customers are environmentally conscious, so it makes sense that we progress our business model by adopting sustainable packaging for our products.
“The pack created by Parkside has aligned a significant portion of our offering to both our business and consumer ethos.
“Parkside are industry-leaders in sustainable packaging, so they were always our go-to partner for this venture.”
Mintons’ new health range packaging complies with eco-toxicity and other criteria of EN 13432, the European standard for compostable and biodegradable packaging.
Cellulose film manufacturer Futamura provided the duplex compostable laminate used in the pack.