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As part of Nestl\u00e9\u2019s<\/a> continuous efforts towards more sustainable packaging solutions, the company is launching paper-based innovations across major brands.<\/p>\n Recently, Nestl\u00e9 introduced paperboard canisters for its Vital Proteins brand<\/a> in the United States. This packaging material and design change results in a 90% plastic reduction from previous packaging. Developed by experts at the R&D center for Nestl\u00e9 Health Science in Bridgewater, New Jersey, in collaboration with external partners, the new canister has a proprietary coverlid that is rigid and tight. It allows for easy opening and closing of the canisters, while being leak and spill-proof, as well as durable for everyday usage.<\/p>\n Additionally, Nestl\u00e9\u2019s global R&D network is working alongside external partners and suppliers to develop the next generation of high barrier paper packaging solutions across product categories.<\/p>\n Gerhard Niederreiter, Head of Nestl\u00e9\u2019s Institute of Packaging Sciences, explains: “When developing paper packaging, we consider each product\u2019s sensitivity to external elements such as oxygen, temperature and moisture. Starting with less sensitive products, Nestl\u00e9\u2019s paper packaging journey started in confectionery including Smarties and KitKat and is now advancing to product categories such as coffee which require higher barrier protection.”<\/p>\n In the United Kingdom, Nestl\u00e9 recently introduced a high-barrier paper refill pack for Nescaf\u00e9. This refill paper packaging solution allows consumers to replenish their glass Nescaf\u00e9 jars at home without having to compromise on product freshness or quality. This reduces packaging weight by 97 percent and the paper packaging can be recycled in the local paper waste stream.<\/p>\n In addition, the Nescaf\u00e9 Cappuccino range in Europe now has new packaging featuring a paper-body instead of the previous plastic can. It is fully recyclable in the paper waste stream across Europe, where this packaging format is available in different product varieties.<\/p>\n Axel Touzet, Head of the Coffee<\/a> Business Unit for Nestl\u00e9, says: “Coffee is particularly sensitive to oxygen and humidity. This is why redesigning packaging for this product category requires additional efforts to ensure we can safeguard product freshness and quality with science-based and sustainable solutions.”<\/p>\n These cross-category packaging innovations build on Nestl\u00e9’s unique expertise and company-wide efforts to reach its 2025 packaging sustainability<\/a> aim of designing 95% of its plastic packaging for recycling and reducing the use of virgin plastic by one third.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n