The company partnered with Australian supermarket chain Coles, as well as global innovators in sustainable packaging solutions Detpak, to create what is believed to be Australia’s first curbside recyclable paper bag for fresh potatoes.

The new packaging featured unique graphics that highlighted Coachella, and it also boasted an on-package assurance of its ability to be composted.

Global Pouch Forum allowed attendees to learn more about the key issues surrounding flexible packaging, while also connecting with industry peers. 

The innovative new moisture-adsorbing packets feature bio-based paper made from raw materials that are sustainably grown and use only water-based inks and adhesives. 

GAP’s OneEarth packaging line is designed to appeal to consumer demands for cleaner and safer choices without sacrificing packaging performance and manufacturability.

The films seal to and peel from a variety of tray materials and withstand the demanding requirements of high-pressure pasteurization.

SQF certification will allow the company to expand its nutraceutical, food, and beverage business.

The transition is part of the company’s broader packaging strategy, as it continues to build towards its Sustainable in a Generation Plan.

The new packaging pouch aligns closely with the sustainable harvesting practices of Coldwater Prawns of Norway.

Holz-Bauer’s move to paper packaging is indicative of the trend towards using more sustainable packaging solutions.