Mondi PerFORMing Monoloop and Mono Formable PP packaging trays

Mondi has launched two tray packaging products — PerFORMing Monoloop and Mono Formable PP — to provide recyclable options for fresh food manufacturers.

Both the recyclable packaging products come with high barrier food protection, one is a paper-based tray and the other is a semi-rigid plastic tray.

The trays are designed to protect fresh food contents at every stage of the manufacturing and logistics process, ensuring they last longer and the potential to apply MAP (modified atmosphere packaging) to extend the shelf life. The packaging inhibits exposure to elements such as moisture, gases and grease, and actively encourages correct consumer use, through resealable functions. This aids convenience and ease of portion control while also reducing food waste.

PerFORMing Monoloop is a formable and recyclable paper-based solution for sliced food such as cheese or meat. The paper tray with a barrier layer is combined with a plastic top web solution, allowing good product protection while reducing plastic use. The barrier layer can be easily separated from the paper tray so that all elements can be disposed of in the correct waste streams separately. It is certified recyclable by Institute cyclos-HTP and is suitable for a range of depths and forms on existing lines.

Mono Formable PP is a recyclable high barrier MAP solution, created from mono-material polypropylene (PP). Featuring a printed top web and a complementary thermoformable semi rigid bottom web, the fully recyclable packaging weighs around 30% less than a comparable polyester (PET) tray at the same thickness while offering the same high level of product protection. The solution can provide a substitute for the industry standard of multi-material non-recyclable PET trays and is available with a range of features like easy-peel for convenient opening and/or reclosure.