Amcor has launched its Liquiflex AmPrima flexible pouches in the European market for bulk foodservice applications.
The company reports that the packaging offers up to a 79% reduction in carbon emissions and uses 84% less water. These figures are based on an assessment certified by the Carbon Trust.
The pouches are designed to improve efficiency during storage and transit, taking up less space than metal cans before filling.
Once filled, they occupy less volume than traditional canned products. They are suitable for items such as sauces, dressings, frozen vegetables, and proteins.
The new design can also include post-consumer recycled materials that meet food-contact requirements.
A pump or spout dispenser can be added to turn the pouch into a refillable container. This supports foodservice operations that require functional bulk packaging.
Amcor says these pouches are compliant with the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
Due to their lighter weight and recyclability, they may help businesses reduce extended producer responsibility fees and plastic-related taxes.
Recyclability depends on local infrastructure, with the pouches being suitable for regions with polyethylene (PE) recycling systems.
The product has been evaluated with a focus on key EU markets, including France, Germany, and Spain. Its design aligns with ongoing policy changes in packaging waste.
Last month, Amcor introduced a paper-based stand-up pouch for dry beverage refills.
The product is being launched initially in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa as part of Amcor’s AmFiber Performance Paper range.
