{"id":11531,"date":"2026-02-05T05:59:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T10:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=11531"},"modified":"2026-02-05T05:59:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T10:59:56","slug":"alter-eco-partners-with-amcor-on-recyclable-chocolate-wrappers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=11531","title":{"rendered":"Alter Eco partners with Amcor on recyclable chocolate wrappers"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The revised packaging uses AmFiber Performance Paper. Credit: Amcor\/ Alter Eco. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Amcor has collaborated with French organic chocolate producer Alter Eco on a new packaging design for the company\u2019s 200g chocolate bars, now available in France.<\/p>\n

The project aimed to reduce the overall weight of the packaging, replacing the previous combination of a cardboard sleeve and aluminium foil wrap while retaining the product\u2019s high-end appearance.<\/p>\n

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Alter Eco R&D pack manager Anne Descarsin said: \u201cThis project illustrates our commitment to innovation, combining reduced environmental impact with uncompromising quality. <\/p>\n

\u201cDesigning a thinner packaging that still protects the chocolate and preserves its organoleptic qualities is a true technical challenge and a major step forward for Alter Eco.\u201d<\/p>\n

The revised packaging uses AmFiber Performance Paper, which is paper-based and recyclable.<\/p>\n

Amcor worked alongside Alter Eco and Swiss co-packer HALBA to deliver a barrier protection solution against moisture and grease.<\/p>\n

The packaging utilises FSC-certified fibre and is designed to be recycled through France\u2019s paper waste stream. It meets CEPI and 4evergreen recyclability standards.<\/p>\n

Alter Eco reports that the new wrapper reduces packaging weight by up to 61% compared to its predecessor.<\/p>\n

Amcor senior product development engineer Janice Narainsamy said: \u201cPaper-based packaging combines strong shelf appeal with a well-established perception of sustainability. <\/p>\n

\u201cWith the right barrier performance, it can also deliver the protection needed for demanding applications like chocolate. Alter Eco\u2019s transition to AmFiber Performance Paper demonstrates this in a real market context, delivering a significant reduction in packaging weight.\u201d<\/p>\n

For the quarter ending 31 December 2025, Amcor reported net income attributable to shareholders of $177m, compared with $163m for the same period last year. <\/p>\n

The company\u2019s net sales were $5.4bn, an increase of 68%, mainly due to its acquisition of Berry<\/a>, while adjusted EBITDA reached $826m, up 83%.<\/p>\n

For the first half of fiscal year 2026, net sales totalled $11.19bn, 70% above last year\u2019s figure.<\/p>\n

Net income attributable to Amcor was $439m, up from $354m a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA came in at $1.7bn, an increase of 89%.<\/p>\n

Amcor reaffirmed full-year guidance for fiscal 2026, expecting adjusted earnings per share in the range of $4-$4.15 (a rise of 12%-17% in constant currency terms) and free cash flow between $1.8bn and $1.9bn.<\/p>\n

Last month, the company launched new rigid and flexible packaging<\/a>\u00a0options for the de-icing sector.<\/p>\n

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