Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, and forestry industry company Metsä Group, announced a collaboration to develop three-dimensional molded fiber packaging solutions with lidding and liner for a variety of food applications.
Combining Amcor’s advanced high-barrier film liner and lidding technology with Muoto, a wood-based molded fiber product developed by Metsä Spring, Metsä Group’s innovation company, the partnership seeks to deliver innovative fiber-based food packaging that protects perishable food products and extends shelf life.
Made from renewable wood pulp, Muoto is recyclable and biodegradable . It can be used in various applications, from takeaway to industrial packing. By integrating Amcor’s high-barrier film, Muoto gains enhanced functionality, including high-performance sealability.
The full solution will be recyclable in the paper stream in most European markets with CEPI recyclability score of over 80%. In the longer term, the ambition is to develop a compostable solution. The first products from this partnership are expected to be commercially available in Europe later this year.
