Bonduelle, a progressive brand in the food industry, recently took a major step forward in making their packaging more sustainable. In partnership with KIVO Flexible Plastics, they replaced a non-recyclable tri-laminate packaging with an innovative, recyclable mono-PE packaging, which is fully recyclable. This case study highlights how this collaboration led to both environmental benefits and operational improvements.

The challenge lay in replacing a complex multi -laminate structure, which provided excellent barrier and aesthetic properties, but was not recyclable. This required a more sustainable alternative, without sacrificing the quality and functionality required for their products. Or, how Bonduelle calls it sustainable farming, sustainable food, sustainable packaging. By 2025, 100% of their packaging must be designed to be “recyclable or reusable.”

KIVO has developed a solution by introducing a mono-PE film that is completely recyclable. This film offers technical improvements. The thickness of the film has been reduced by 20 -25%. These changes have still led to a good  manufacturing performance. 

In addition, the quality of the High Definition Flexo printing was recognized at the EFTA Awards, a renowned award within the graphic printing industry. The printing also emphasises the recyclability of the packaging, encouraging consumers to choose sustainable packaging.

 The collaboration between Bonduelle and KIVO demonstrates how sustainability initiatives can still maintain operational outputs  and significant environmental benefits.