Chocolate Packaging


substrate. When done on paper, the end-result is a paper- based mono material. And via lamination of our metallised paper to SBS board, we create glossy and sustainable paperboards. “We are delighted to offer chocolate brands a variety of


inner and outer packaging materials that are recyclable paper-based mono materials, making them an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to plastic films and metallised plastic laminates.” Wendy explains Nissha Metallising Solutions’ offering


which includes: • METIVO® Metallised paper for twisting chocolate wrap. Recyclable paper-based mono material that is a great alternative to plastic twisting films


• METIVO® Metallised paper for direct chocolate bar wrapping. Recyclable, with excellent dead fold capabilities and a printable glossy look that offers great branding opportunities.


• METIVO® Metallised label paper and metallised holographic label paper for chocolate bar outer wrapping. Offering glossy, luxurious looks, making it ideal for brands switching to eco-friendly print-ready packaging material.


• METIVO® Metallised heavier weight general label paper specially designed for chocolate stand up pouches. As a recyclable, paper-based mono material it is a sustainable alternative to metallised plastic laminates.


• METIVO® Metallised paper for cushion pads. Optimised for reel-to-reel lamination to cushion pads and a great alternative to metallic inks.


• Packle® Board for hardcover chocolate outer wrap. A ready to print glossy paper product with solid folding performance and excellent printing performance.


What does it mean to be sustainable? Eco-friendly packaging is popular in all product categories. However, Paul DeFruscio, retired president of Chocolate Packaging Concepts says that when it comes to chocolate, it is somewhat difficult to build packaging that is eco friendly. He explains: “For the small neighborhood chocolatier, the sales volumes necessary to build and warehouse packaging that is eco friendly is generally too large and too expensive to warrant the investment in a series of packaging that is kind to the planet.” Using materials that are recyclable are the biggest


challenge. Printed paper, and plastic are the materials that make up most of the packaging that is used in the chocolate market. Starting with the printed paper, Paul says: “Printed paper for the most part is recyclable. I am starting to see the use of paperboards that are made from 100% post- consumer waste. Again, depending on the standards set by a municipality as to what makes a package recyclable.(please note, in the USA every city/state have set their standards on what constitutes a package that is recyclable). He adds: “Then you have the issue with the inks that


are used to print package, does your printer specialise in printing with inks that are friendly to the environment? Hot


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“According to the British Plastics Federation, if plastics


were substituted for alternative materials, the energy


consumption of making those


alternative products would rise by 57%”


stamp foil is a popular way for a chocolatier to display a logo. It’s my experience that these foils are not recyclable.” Paul advises that there also is a need to explore the use of


plastics in packaging for chocolate. “Bags and trays are two popular materials that can be used to package chocolate. When I first introduced trays into our packaging mix, I asked about using eco friendly plastic for the trays, my plastic supplier informed me that eco friendly plastics were too expensive and while they have tried to market them in the past, feedback from their clients was not positive, as they stated trays in eco friendly plastic was too expensive.”


Chocolate packaging machines BTB25 | 25 bars/min


CHOCOLATE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS


How can you optimally run your packaging machines for choco- late and sweets and at the same time make better use of your marketing efforts? We are able to optimize not just the packaging process, but also the packaging itself. With our packaging machines you can reduce the costs, broaden and deepen markets and offer end users a more attractive product.


Contact Lareka and benefit from 40 years of knowledge and experience.


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