Amcor Launches Paper Stand-up Pouches For Dry Drink Products, And Lecta Launches Flexible Wrapping Paper!

Amcor launches paper stand-up pouches for dry drink products, and Lecta launches flexible wrapping paper!

Amcor, the world's leading packaging company, has announced the addition of a new stand-up pouch to its innovative AmFiber™ Performance Paper line. Designed specifically for instant coffee and dry beverage products, this new paper refill complements Amcor's AmFiber™ Performance Paper portfolio and aims to provide recyclable paper packaging solutions for the dry beverage market.

Amcor's new AmFiber™ Performance Paper stand up pouches offer excellent seal integrity and barrier properties, making them an ideal packaging choice for instant coffee products. It is worth mentioning that the refill bag has a fiber content of up to 85% and has been approved for curbside recycling in several European countries and has passed CEPI and Aticelca recyclability certifications.

When it comes to sustainability, AmFiber refill pouches show significant advantages. AmFiber high-performance paper bags help brands reduce the carbon footprint of their dry beverage packaging by up to 73% compared to standard PET/ALU/PE composite bags, including a 71% reduction in non-renewable energy use and a 41% reduction in water consumption. The data is calculated based on Amcor's ASSET Life Cycle Assessment model and is certified by Carbon Trust. The assessment assumes that the baseline packaging is 100% incinerated, while the new packaging is 100% mechanically recyclable. These environmental benefits not only help brands strengthen their sustainability initiatives, but also align with consumers' preference for aesthetically pleasing paper-based packaging.

In addition, the recyclable nature of AmFiber stand up pouches can help brands significantly reduce their EPR costs. Expect EPR savings of up to 70%-90% with AmFiber high-performance paper bags compared to non-recyclable packaging solutions (country-dependent, based on a comparison of standard PET/ALU/PE composite bags and AmFiber high-performance paper bags using the Recyda platform).

The expansion of the AmFiber™ Performance Paper range responds to growing consumer demand for more sustainable refills. Research shows that a whopping 89% of shoppers consider refill recyclability to be "quite important" or "very important." The design of the new AmFiber™ Performance Paper stand-up pouch makes it recyclable in most countries in Europe.

AmFiber™ Performance Paper stand up pouches are designed with retail display and consumer experience in mind, and are designed to be a highly attractive end-to-end retail solution. Its sturdy bottom gusset design ensures optimal display and functionality. At the same time, this stand up pouch is able to run efficiently on the coffee brand's existing packaging machines and is also more efficient in terms of distribution due to its compact and lightweight design.

George Deeney, Marketing Manager at Amcor Coffee, said: "The latest addition to the AmFiber range offers coffee and dry beverage brands a more attractive packaging solution that not only has a natural paper aesthetic, but is also easy to recycle. We are proud to introduce the AmFiber™ Performance Paper stand up pouch, which will help drive the development of more circular refillable packaging, and we will continue to innovate in the field of paper solutions." "

AmFiber pouches offer superior seal integrity and barrier properties designed to perfectly preserve the flavor and aroma of instant coffee products. Its sturdy bottom gusset is considered to optimize the functionality and appearance of the product. In addition, the package is also compatible with the coffee brand's existing filling equipment, and its lightweight and compact design is designed to simplify the distribution process.

George Deeney, Marketing Manager at Amcor Coffee, re-emphasised: "This latest addition to the AmFiber family offers coffee and dry beverage brands a more attractive packaging solution that has a natural paper-based appeal and can be recycled. To drive more circular refills, we are proud to announce the launch of AmFiber™ Performance Paper stand up pouches, and we will continue to innovate in paper solutions. "

As part of its strategy to provide high-value, innovative and environmentally friendly products, Lecta launched Linerset FP. This is a high-performance barrier paper designed for flexible packaging applications. This product is particularly suitable for companies that want to incorporate high barrier properties into their packaging, or use the material directly for processing and printing. Linerset FP offers a strong, flexible, and translucent alternative for applications such as packaging, bags, and small packages.

Linerset FP is able to replace non-recyclable multi-layer packaging and offers a fully recyclable solution. The solution can be customized according to the needs of the flexographic printing process. The new material is suitable for a wide range of applications, including food and industrial packaging, and is available in a variety of grammages (40, 45, 50, 56 and 78 g/m²).

The paper meets the highest regulatory standards to ensure its safety and reliability in a wide range of packaging applications. It meets food contact regulations, toy safety standards, and recyclability requirements, among other things, demonstrating Lecta's strong commitment to product quality and safety. In addition, Linerset FP's production processes comply with ISO 14001 and EMAS environmental management system standards, ISO 50001 energy management system standards, ISO 9001 quality management system standards, ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management system standards, and FSSC 22000 food safety management system certification. PEFC or FSC C011032 forest management system certification is available upon request.