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SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING


When looking at more sustainable packaging solutions for confectionery it is important to look at the entire lifecycle of the chosen solution – from production to Suzanne Callander reports


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hen considering packaging for confectionery today – and especially what is termed as sustainable


packaging – a series of issues in particular need to be addressed, including protective function,  Probably the most important feature of confectionery packaging is its protective        packaged product,


its composition and


     packaging material should be selected in order to preserve aromas and protect from light, air  The materials most frequently used include plastic, paper and aluminium – or combinations of these – and they mostly      These materials are frequently used as chocolate bar wraps, twist wraps for candy,      


           high protective functionality with resource-


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     times lower than of alternative packaging      reduction in the use of materials throughout        


              prevention of waste has a higher priority than re-use, recycling, or energy recovery, as it leads to the highest environmental  is designed to reduce to a minimum the amount of packaging material used, takes a unique position – it enables preservation of the packed product’s properties, while fully complying with the requirements of the 


   might be one of the reasons why more than           who appreciate the appealing aspect and convenience, as well as the assurance of good       constantly being developed, there is potential to further support and enhance product 


When considering the entire lifecycle of


 accounts for only a small part of the carbon         comparison, the production of the food inside the pack often represents the major use of resources and major environmental impact, and this is why the protective function of   At the end of life, an increasing share


            value chain keeps enlarging this share by designing better recyclable formats and supporting the development of proper 


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