Smurfit Kappa, Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Join Hands to Introduce New Packaging Solution

The innovation is part of the company’s ongoing Better Planet Packaging initiative.

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Smurfit Kappa, in collaboration with its partner Mitsubishi HiTec Paper, has launched an innovative food-safe packaging solution which is 100% recyclable. The innovation is part of the company’s ongoing Better Planet Packaging initiative.

The outer packaging is made using proprietary Catcher Board MB12 packaging technology, so as to enable protection of food from mineral oils. It absorbs mineral oils that exist within the packaging and also those that migrate from the outside environment. It uses unique absorption technique to trap mineral oils, thereby ensuring safety of food for a longer period and complete protection of aromatics and taste. Meantime, the inner packaging contains Mitsubishi HiTec Paper’s BARRICOTE barrier paper, which helps in sealing heat and protection against moisture and heat.

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Lars Henriksson, VP of Product Development of the Smurfit Kappa Paper Division stated that the company had engaged in an interesting and collaborative process with Mitsubishi HiTec Paper on the project. The newly developed sustainable packaging solution offers excellent solution for a huge range of products, he added.

Dr. Dieter Becker, Director of New Business Development & CSR at Mitsubishi HiTec Paper said that the product features the company’s expert know-how in barrier and protective coatings.

The innovative packaging solution was shortlisted as a finalist in both the sustainability and technology categories of the Swiss Packaging Awards earlier this year.

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