Finnish food company Fazer, has entered partnership with Sulapac, a biodegradable packaging company to create and test new plastic-free, biodegradable packaging solutions.
Sulapac has already created a biodegradable packaging made from wood chips and natural binders and Fazor wants to be the first food company to utilise this innovative solution in its packaging.
Fazer aims to develop Sulapac's innovative packaging and introduce a confectionery gift box using sustainable materials by the end of 2018.
The collaborative project intends to develop a range of biodegradable gift packaging for Fazer’s premium products “that combines sustainable development with a hint of luxury.”
Päivi Juolahti, head of Fazer Lab, Fazer’s research and innovation unit said: “Fazer can offer strong consumer and food expertise to interesting startups.
“Entrepreneurship is a natural part of Fazer, a company that has scaled up over 126 years from the innovative business idea of a single business owner to the leading producer of food and food services in the Baltic region.”
Suvi Haimi, CEO and founder of Sulapac added: “Collaborating with Fazer is an excellent opportunity to develop and learn together. It also shows that we can meet extremely demanding quality requirements.
“We will start with premium products, but the aim is to make Sulapac material available for all consumers around the world.”