Coveris Launched Recyclable Packaging for Flatbreads
The nylon-free material offers a 12-week shelf life for food manufacturers seeking to meet new waste regulations.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Consumer Goods
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Coveris has introduced a recyclable PolyFlex Thermoform packaging solution for Al'Fez flatbreads. The nylon-free material is designed to replace non-recyclable alternatives for producers across the UK and EU.
Why it matters
The development helps food manufacturers align with incoming regulatory shifts like the UK Government's Simpler Recycling initiative. It replaces conventional non-recyclable structures with a mono-polyolefin format that meets current collection standards.
The new packaging supports a 12-week shelf life across three distinct flatbread product varieties. It serves as a pre-emptive measure ahead of UK requirements for flexible plastic recycling.
The players
Coveris
A global packaging manufacturer providing flexible and sustainable solutions for the food and consumer goods industries.
Al'Fez
A food brand specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine products sold across international retail markets.
Signature Flatbreads
A food manufacturing company focused on the production of flatbreads for retail and food service sectors.
The details
The packaging utilizes a polyethylene and polypropylene lidding film paired with a mono-polyethylene base web to achieve recyclability. Developed at Coveris' specialized labs in Winsford and Gainsborough, the nylon-free polyolefin structure allows for processing through front-of-store collection points. This design helps companies navigate the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation and UK Extended Producer Responsibility frameworks.
Timeline
2030: UK authorities expect to mandate kerbside collection for flexible plastic films.
Market Landscape
This development follows a pattern of industry-wide transitions toward mono-material packaging to meet the recovery standards established by the UK Government's Simpler Recycling initiative. It anticipates the shift toward mandated collection schemes that will redefine plastic disposal requirements for all food manufacturers.
Operators should review their current packaging structures against the 2030 mandatory kerbside collection requirements for flexible films. Assessing the feasibility of mono-polyolefin alternatives now can mitigate the risk of future disposal penalties.
The takeaway
Transitioning to nylon-free, mono-material packaging can help food businesses extend shelf life while meeting upcoming waste compliance milestones. Monitor the 2030 deadline for mandatory kerbside film collection to adjust procurement strategies ahead of industry-wide regulation.
Further reading
For more on industry packaging trends, visit our Consumer Goods section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Packaging Europe.
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