pouch packaging

Polysack, a green-tech manufacturer of plastic film products for flexible packaging and high-shrink labels, has partnered with Flessofab, an Italian packaging manufacturer, to launch a series of eco-friendly, stand-up pouch packaging.

A new packaging concept offers a twist on the popular plastic pouch for beverages and other liquid products: the Inverta-Pouch. The recently patented design ensures the contents can be opened and consumed safely and hygienically using only one hand regardless of where the package has been. The key is a novel feature: an inverted neck tucked inside the pouch.

UK-based supermarket chain Asda is introducing its full chicken range in new pouch packaging to replace plastic trays.

The move will reduce the amount of plastic packaging used in the range by up to 50% and will help the company save 450t of plastic a year.

The pouches also allow meals to be prepared safely and hygienically, as customers can pour the chicken from the packaging straight into the pan without using their hands or any utensils.

Last year, the pouches were trialled on mini-fillets and diced breasts.