Tyson Foods Foam Tray Replacement With Forming/Nonforming Film From Amcor

Award: Silver Award—Sustainability 

Manufacturer: Amcor Flexibles; amcor.com 

Description: Tyson and Amcor launched a new forming/ nonforming solution for expanded polystyrene (EPS) tray replacement used in fresh poultry. This important product launch replaces the traditional foamed polystyrene tray that has been a mainstay in the fresh meat industry for decades. With EPS being increasingly restricted in some states and municipalities, an alternative was needed, and a flexible forming/nonforming vacuum package offers sustainability benefits compared to rigid package alternatives. These sustainability benefits show the innovation possible with flexible packaging and are part of the long-term trend of rigid-to-flexible conversion.