See how we helped McGarlet, a leading fruit importer in Italy, achieve truly sustainable packaging

Eliminating plastic packaging with a fully biodegradable fruit tray solution

McGarlet wanted to remove unrecyclable plastic from its exotic fruit packaging without compromising product quality or consumer experience. Working closely with the customer, Smurfit Westrock developed a fully biodegradable tray solution that combines sustainability, consumer education, and strong on-shelf presentation, helping bring the BioPack range to market.

The Challenge

McGarlet, a leading Italian company in the import and distribution of exotic fruit were looking for a sustainable tray for their new BioPack line. Their aim was to create a packaging solution that definitively eliminated unrecyclable plastic.

The Approach

We worked closely with McGarlet and after an intense design phase, BioPack was developed using Smurfit Westrock Safe & Green™ trays using 100% biodegradable materials. A series of infographics were also printed directly on the pack to provide consumer information on the correct disposal of all its components.

The Result

We're delighted to have helped McGarlet launch a line of truly sustainable packaging. All their exotic fruits are packaged in completely biodegradable trays, composed of material that comes from FSC® certified well managed forests and other controlled sources. All labels and clingfilm are fully compostable and disposable in organic waste.

Products used by this client

Corrugated Trays

Our portfolio of standard and differentiated corrugated trays are engineered to match your product specifications, supply chain demands, and diverse channel requirements.

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