Coveris, a leading European packaging company specialising in high-performance flexible and paper packaging solutions, and TIPA Compostable Packaging, a global leader in developing and manufacturing compostable flexible packaging solutions, have entered into an exclusive agreement to manufacture and market compostable labels for fresh produce in the UK, responding to increasing market demand and tightening regulatory requirements for compostability of produce stickers. This partnership combines TIPA\u2019s recently announced home compostable labels, which demonstrate high elasticity and excellent resistance to moisture, with Coveris\u2019 high scale production capabilities and extensive market knowledge, validating the applicability of the stickers for a wide range of fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following extensive testing of available market options, Coveris selected TIPA\u2019s home-compostable label material for its superior performance and applicability across a wide range of fruits and vegetables. TIPA\u2019s new film offers resistance to moisture while remaining flexible, allowing the stickers to securely adhere to produce that often has wet or varied surfaces. This durability enables consistent application across items such as apples, citrus fruits, kiwis, and avocados, without compromising compostability. As a dedicated packaging partner with expert capabilities, experience and knowledge of the produce sector, Coveris is trusted to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for many leading brands and retailers. The partnership highlights a shared commitment to sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We are proud to partner with TIPA to introduce a new compostable labelling solution for the fresh produce sector,\u201d commented Will Mercer<\/strong>, Coveris\u2019 Paper Business Unit R&D Director. \u201cBy combining TIPA\u2019s expertise in compostable materials with Coveris\u2019 advanced print technology and understanding of the produce supply chain, we have developed a high-performance label that meets environmental, operational and legislative needs. Aligned with our No Waste strategy, we are focused on developing sustainable packaging and reducing waste in all its forms.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n This collaboration delivers a scalable, sustainable solution for retailers, packers, and growers seeking to meet both consumer demand and regulatory requirements. Deadlines mandating the use of compostable stickers on fresh produce are approaching in the EU, New Zealand and Australia. In the UK, the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) and the UK Plastics Pact support the market transition toward compostable solutions for this application. This shift reflects the growing recognition of produce stickers as a source of plastic pollution in organic waste streams. A recent study identified them as one of the three most persistent contaminants in composting facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis partnership is about more than labels\u2014it\u2019s about eliminating unnecessary plastic from the food system,\u201d said Gary Tee<\/strong>, VP Global Converting at TIPA. \u201cOur certified home-compostable label material delivers on performance and, equally as important, gives brands a sustainable option. Partnering with Coveris allows us to combine expertise and provide a solution that removes conventional plastic labels from the organic waste stream and supports upcoming regulations.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Coveris, a leading European packaging company specialising in high-performance flexible and paper packaging solutions, and TIPA Compostable Packaging, a global leader in developing and manufacturing compostable flexible packaging solutions, have entered into an exclusive agreement to manufacture and market compostable labels for fresh produce in the UK, responding to increasing market demand and tightening regulatory<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19341,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[69],"tags":[215,348],"class_list":{"0":"post-19340","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-print-labelling","8":"tag-coveris","9":"tag-tipa"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19340","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19340"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19340\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19342,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19340\/revisions\/19342"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19341"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19340"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19340"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19340"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}