{"id":9183,"date":"2025-09-10T04:02:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T08:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=9183"},"modified":"2025-09-10T04:02:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T08:02:28","slug":"walkers-chocolates-unveils-recyclable-paper-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=9183","title":{"rendered":"Walkers Chocolates unveils recyclable paper packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Walkers Chocolates has introduced a recyclable paper wrapper, developed in collaboration with UPM Specialty Papers and EvoPak.<\/p>\n

This initiative marks a move away from plastic wrappers, aligning with the company\u2019s commitment to reducing plastic usage across its operations.<\/p>\n

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The partnership has resulted in the creation of a fibre-based barrier solution, combining UPM SolideTM Lucent 45g\/m\u00b2 barrier base paper with EvoPak\u2019s RCM coating.<\/p>\n

This packaging is intended to meet the quality standards required for chocolate and other sensitive products, featuring effective oxygen and grease barriers.<\/p>\n

EvoPak CEO Tom Lock stated: \u201cWe are 100% happy with UPM Solide Lucent as the grade of choice for our future sustainable packaging development.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since the beginning of 2024, Walkers Chocolates has been supplying its chocolates in recyclable paper packaging to major retailers and international clients.<\/p>\n

Several of its products, packaged in UPM Solide Lucent with EvoPak\u2019s RCM coating, are currently available in UK retail chains and global markets.<\/p>\n

The new packaging is compatible with existing fibre recycling systems, contributing to the circular economy.<\/p>\n

The collaborative effort has achieved a CEPI\/4EG technical recyclability score (v. 2.0 January 2025).<\/p>\n

Walkers Chocolates commercial director Tom Murtagh stated: \u201cThe printability of UPM Solide Lucent is really impressive and EvoPak\u2019s RCM coating is a revolutionary solution for our industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve achieved the same packaging line efficiency, maintaining the same speed as our previous plastic packaging materials with only minor adjustments.\u201d<\/p>\n

Samples of the new packaging solution will be showcased at UPM Specialty Papers\u2019 stand during FachPack, which will take place in Nuremberg, Germany, from 23 September to 25 September 2025.<\/p>\n

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