Packaging firm takes the wraps off new product
A Washington-based food packaging specialist has taken the wraps off a new product which it hopes will take the market by storm.
The PFF Group has launched a ground-breaking, fully recyclable packaging product – suitable for all food applications.
The new concept – known as IMPAC-T – uses less plastic than equivalent PET packaging and can be typically used for dairy products such as yoghurt as well as an array of other produce.
It comes amid increasing demand from food manufacturers for plastic reduction.
PFF has made a significant investment in new process technology to bring the lighter weight food-grade packaging option to market.
The technology enables less plastic to be used in the product and increased use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials – optimising the resources used and providing packaging that is easy to recycle.
PFF Group sales director Ian Smith said: “We have developed this concept and invested in innovative manufacturing processes to produce a new unique, lightweight, recycled PET hybrid pack designed for use by food manufacturers.
“IMPAC-T is intrinsic to PFF’s core values of innovation, sustainability and creativity.
"We are proud to bring this new product to market and showcase our credentials as a leading independent UK food packaging manufacturer committed to the complete recycling process.”
He added: “As well as being designed for the dairy sector, IMPAC-T can be used for a range of other food applications where sealed in freshness and strong branding are essential.”
Established in 1993, PFF Group is one of the UK’s largest independent food packaging manufacturers, supplying supermarkets, multi-national food manufacturers, foodservice and fresh produce companies across the UK.
Based in Keighley, West Yorkshire and Washington, the family-owned firm employs more than 250 people.
During the pandemic, PFF is using its expertise to meet the increased global demand for PPE.