Amcor, G. Mondini and Metsä Group have entered into a strategic collaboration to accelerate the adoption of recyclable fibre-based packaging across the food industry. By combining moulded fibre tray technology, advanced barrier materials and tray-sealing expertise, the three companies are offering food manufacturers an integrated alternative to conventional plastic trays.

The solution is aimed at protein and chilled ready-meal applications, where packaging must combine product protection, shelf appeal and operational efficiency. Metsä contributes Muoto, a moulded fibre packaging solution developed by Metsä Spring, while Amcor provides barrier liners and top-web films tailored to different food applications. G. Mondini adds its tray-forming and sealing technology to ensure that the system runs efficiently in production.

One of the key advantages of the collaboration is its integrated format. Rather than treating trays, barrier materials and machinery as separate components, the three companies are presenting a packaging system designed to work together as a single solution. That approach is intended to reduce technical complexity, improve compatibility and help food producers move more confidently towards fibre-based formats.

The system has also been developed with operational practicality in mind. According to the companies, the solution is designed to run on G. Mondini’s Trave® Streamline platform, supporting efficient processing for meat and food producers. This is important because the adoption of fibre-based packaging depends not only on recyclability and reduced plastic use, but also on reliable machine performance and smooth integration into existing packing environments.

From a packaging perspective, the collaboration reflects a broader move towards system-level innovation. The Muoto tray is designed to offer built-in stiffness and a natural fibre appearance, while Amcor’s barrier liner and top-web combination helps protect perishable foods and extend shelf life. The companies say the solution is suitable for use with MAP and Skin technologies, helping meet the functional demands of chilled food packaging while supporting more circular packaging ambitions.

The development also underlines how fibre-based packaging is evolving beyond simple substitution. Success in this area depends on how well materials, machinery and barrier performance are aligned in a finished pack. By bringing these elements together, Amcor, G. Mondini and Metsä Group are positioning the solution as a practical route for brands looking to reduce plastic use without compromising food protection, production efficiency or on-shelf presentation.

The solution will be showcased at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, where it will run live on G. Mondini’s equipment. For the wider packaging industry, the collaboration highlights how the next phase of fibre-based food packaging will rely not only on renewable materials, but on integrated systems that can perform reliably in demanding fresh and chilled food applications.