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