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Food waste is a

global issue

Read how food waste contributes to 8% of the worlds CO2 emissions and how food packaging can plays an crucial role in reducing the CO2 emission.

Food waste is an issue for every business

in the food industry

Reducing the amount of food wasted should be a concern for everyone in the food industry as food production produces CO2.

These are the main facts about food waste*:


  • 1/3 of all food produced globally is being wasted
  • This corresponds to 1.6 billion tons of edible food being wasted each year
  • 8% of all CO2 emissions come from food production

Food waste is indeed a global problem. A problem which needs solving across food chains globally. So why not solve this issue together? We must, together will all stakeholders, work closely together to start making the smart choices when it comes to packaging.

* Source: wfp.org + fao.org

Packaging is perceived as the problem,

but packaging is key in solving the issues.

Packaging is often seen to be a part of the problem, but it plays a major role in solving the issue. Together with our customers and partners, we continually strive to design solutions that help reduce food waste by focusing on premium protection, extended shelf life, reclosable solutions, and right-sized portions.

Plastic and aluminium packaging can help in many ways, by keeping food fresh for longer and protect the food against damage. It gives food producers and retailers time to sell the product, and consumers more time to use it. And most importantly, when the food is packed well, the shelf life in the shop is extended, thereby reducing food waste. In fact, in a packed ready meal, the packaging only makes up 5% of total CO2 emissions. The food makes up app. 70% and transport and logistics 25%. By choosing the right packaging you can help reduce food waste.

Choose the right

packaging

How does our packaging solutions help reduce food waste?

Food waste is an issue for every business in the food industry. As a food producer you can help reduce food waste with packaging. Below you can see 4 different ways in which packaging can help reduce food waste.

Premium protection

We produce premium-quality food packaging that ensures protection during transportation and storage.

Extended shelf life

We develop hermetically sealed food packaging with 100% closed barriers for an extended shelf life.

Reclosable solutions

We innovate solutions that allow end-users to reclose packaging to maintain freshness and prevent spillage.

Right sized portions

We design food packaging in various sizes to match customer needs and allow end-users to choose right-sized portions.

LESS WASTE.

MORE WINS.

FOR GPlusD.

Choose packaging

that is circular

Choosing the right packaging means choosing materials that can go into a circular loop. A circular loop means that materials are not wasted but reused. Luckily consumers have many alternatives that are just as effective and can help fight food waste. Choosing the right circular material is key.

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Sustainability

Our approach to sustainability

There are no easy solutions when it comes to changing our industry. But going circular is not only the smart way forward. It’s the only way forward.

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Sustainability

Responsible partnerships

We involve ourselves in domestic as well as international partnerships and collaborations to push for the green transition. For good.

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Case

Customer cases - get inspired

Here, you can get inspiration from others. Read about what we have done for other companies in relation to new, customized food packaging or new, optimized production processes.

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