SIG said the packs feature 90% forest-based materials – including polymers linked to forest-based renewable sources via a certified mass-balance approach.
SIG also said the convenient carton pack is perceived by consumers as a modern solution that is lightweight and handy. Its space-saving shape makes it easy to carry, handle, store, and dispose of for recycling at home.
Additionally, it said manufacturers and retailers benefit from SIG carton pack’s logistical and storage efficiency, both in transportation and retail.
Nicole Freid, chief executive, HAK, said: “As we strive to accelerate the protein transition from animal to healthier and environmentally-kind pulses, we aim to set a new packaging standard in this category which makes eating pulses even more accessible. By offering our consumers the latest sustainable packaging solution from SIG, we ensure the packaging perfectly complements our plant-based food portfolio in a contemporary and refreshing way.”
José Matthijsse, president & general manager Europe, SIG, said: “Vegetables and pulses in carton packaging fit with the efforts of food companies such as HAK, who reduces its ecological footprint by investing in organic products, reducing CO2 emissions, and choosing pulses as an alternative protein source. We continue to work closely with HAK to support them in delivering the latest sustainable packaging solutions and I’m convinced our partnership will put them in an excellent position for market penetration and volume growth, as well as improving the company’s environmental standing in the category.”
