Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, and forestry industry company Metsä Group, announced a collaboration to develop three-dimensional molded fiber packaging solutions with lidding and liner for a variety of food applications. The collaboration underscores Amcor and Metsä Group’s commitment to sustainability and innovation by creating recycle-ready packaging solutions.

Combining Amcor’s advanced high-barrier film liner and lidding technology with Muoto, a wood-based molded fiber product developed by Metsä Spring, Metsä Group’s innovation company, the partnership seeks to deliver innovative fiber-based food packaging that protects perishable food products and extends shelf life.

Ilya Syshchikov, Amcor’s vice president, Global Fiber, said, “I am excited about this collaboration with our good partner Metsä. Both parties bring a wealth of materials, packaging and market knowledge to deliver more sustainable solutions to our customers with exceptional quality, functionality and efficiency.“

Amcor offers a variety of fiber-based packaging solutions across its AmFiberTM global portfolio and specialty cartons products. Amcor’s AmFiberTM products are currently on store shelves across the globe and are available for a wide range of applications including snacks and confectionary, dry culinary and beverage, meat, dairy, home and personal care and more. Amcor’s liner technology provides perfect formability and strength to a variety of molded fiber-based trays to deliver a more sustainable packaging solution with exceptional functionality.

Made from renewable wood pulp, Muoto is recyclable and biodegradable . It can be used in various applications, from takeaway to industrial packing. By integrating Amcor’s high-barrier film, Muoto gains enhanced functionality, including high-performance sealability.

Jarkko Tuominen, vice president, Projects, Metsä Spring, said, “Our collaboration with Amcor represents a significant step forward in more sustainable packaging innovation. Metsä Group and Amcor have a longstanding relationship built on a shared commitment to reducing our environmental impact. Together, we are redefining the future of food packaging.”

The full solution will be recyclable in the paper stream in most European markets with CEPI recyclability score of over 80%. In the longer term, the ambition is to develop a compostable solution. The first products from this partnership are expected to be commercially available in Europe later this year.