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Fazer and Sulapac have begun collaborating, with the aim of researching, developing and testing plastic-free, biodegradable packaging solutions for foodstuffs. The cooperation started in May. It supports Fazer\u2019s strategy and objective of becoming a responsible, modern food company that seeks to reduce the use of plastic with the help of new technologies. Fazer will start by launching a confectionery gift box for Christmas 2018 that uses a Sulapac solution.<\/strong><\/p>\n Fazer is constantly studying new packaging options and working to reduce the amount of packaging materials \u2013 and especially plastic \u2013 used in its product packaging. It is impossible to eliminate packaging altogether in the food industry. Packaging, for the time being including plastic packaging, is needed to protect the products, to ensure the safety of foodstuffs, to increase the shelf life and ultimately help to reduce food waste, and to provide product information to consumers. \u201cFazer is actively involved in discussions on recycling and re-use of packaging waste, as well as the development of new kinds of environmentally friendly packaging solutions,\u201d says Nina Elomaa, Corporate Responsibility Director of the Fazer Group.<\/p>\n Sulapac Oy is a young Finnish growth company that develops fully biodegradable packaging materials and solutions that contain no microplastics. Sulapac\u00ae is an award-winning packaging innovation made from wood chips and natural, biodegradable binders. The wood chips come from forests under sustainable management. Fazer wants to help to develop the Sulapac\u00ae packaging material to the next level, also for food packaging, and to be the first food company using this unique innovation in its packages.<\/p>\n Through this new cooperation, Fazer will support Sulapac\u2019s research and development into food packaging. \u201cFazer 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\u201d, says P\u00e4ivi Juolahti, head ofFazer Lab, Fazer\u2019s research and innovation unit.<\/p>\n \u201cCollaborating 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\u201d, says Suvi Haimi, CEO\u00a0and founder of Sulapac.<\/p>\n Fazer wants to reform the food sector and to promote more extensive and transparent cooperation with universities, companies in different areas, and new startups. An ecosystem that produces innovations promotes renewal of the food sector and provides new entrepreneurs with opportunities for growth, collaboration and networking.<\/p>\n Sulapac\u2019s packaging innovation enables a variety of design solutions along with leading-edge design. Fazer and Sulapac are aiming to create gift packaging for Fazer\u2019s premium products that combine sustainable development with a hint of luxury.<\/p>\n The current plan is that consumers will get their first taste of the cooperation between Fazer and Sulapac when Fazer launches assorted confectionery in biodegradable packaging that contains no microplastics.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Suvi HaimiPremium products can also be responsible<\/h3>\n
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