Packaging company introduces recyclable trays for fresh fruit

Packaging and specialty film company Klöckner Pentaplast has introduced a new fruit tray range designed specifically for packed fresh fruit.

Manufactured from expanded polypropylene (EPP), kp Infinity fruit trays are fully recyclable and feature a lightweight, durable design, according to a news release.

The trays feature a traditional artisan appearance and a consumer-facing recycling messaging while requiring less water and energy to manufacture compared with alternative packaging materials, according to the company.

The fruit trays can be combined with kp FlexiStretch overwrap or kp FlexiFlow films to provide excellent product presentation and protection while preserving shelf life, according to the release.

“Following the success of kp Infinity® in food-to-go applications, we identified a growing need for recyclable packaging solutions in the fresh produce sector,” Austin Schwarz, kp Food Packaging sales director, UK and Ireland, said in the release. “The new fruit tray range brings together the durability, presentation and recyclability customers are looking for in a format specifically designed for whole fruit such as apples and pears.”