Food producers face increasing pressure to reduce packaging emissions without compromising food safety, shelf life or production efficiency. At the same time, conventional recycled PET supply has relied heavily on bottle streams, material that is increasingly prioritised for closed-loop bottle recycling, creating a need for dedicated, food-grade recycled content designed specifically for trays.
Working closely with Norfersk, Faerch’s material and packaging specialists enabled a smooth transition to high-performance circular trays that meet operational demands while advancing circularity. The solution is designed to keep valuable food-grade PET in a continuous cycle: used trays are collected, recycled, and remade into new trays suitable for food contact applications.
“Since the launch, the transition has been very smooth from a production perspective. The trays have performed well on the line, helping to ensure a more stable operation. It’s a win for both production efficiency and the environment.” says Anne Maren Krog Engeloug, Product Developer, Norfersk.
