{"id":17665,"date":"2021-01-29T09:48:03","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T09:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bartalks.net\/?p=17665"},"modified":"2021-01-29T09:48:07","modified_gmt":"2021-01-29T09:48:07","slug":"nestle-smarties-switch-to-paper-packaging-worldwide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bartalks.net\/nestle-smarties-switch-to-paper-packaging-worldwide\/","title":{"rendered":"NESTL\u00c9 SMARTIES SWITCH TO PAPER PACKAGING WORLDWIDE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nestl\u00e9 has revealed that its Smarties brand is switching to recyclable paper packaging for all of their products worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This represents quite a substantial  adoption of 90% of the Smarties range, as 10% was previously already packed in recyclable paper packaging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" 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608w, https:\/\/bartalks.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/smarties-sharing-block-758x497.jpg 758w, https:\/\/bartalks.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/smarties-sharing-block-73x48.jpg 73w, https:\/\/bartalks.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/smarties-sharing-block-146x96.jpg 146w, https:\/\/bartalks.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/smarties-sharing-block-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bartalks.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/smarties-sharing-block.jpg 1075w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In UK, the Smarties Sharing Block was launched in a recyclable paper wrapper in June 2020, but now other products in the range have followed suit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company highlighted that Smarties is the first global confectionery brand to switch to recyclable paper packaging, removing approximately 250 million plastic packs sold globally every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The move will help in achieving Nestl\u00e9&#8217;s commitment to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alexander von Maillot, Global Head of Confectionery at Nestl\u00e9, said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-ugb-blockquote ugb-blockquote ugb-f3f2132 ugb-blockquote--v3 ugb-blockquote--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-f3f2132 .ugb-blockquote__quote{width:70px !important;height:70px !important}.ugb-f3f2132 .ugb-blockquote__text{font-size:15px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-blockquote__item\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"ugb-blockquote__quote\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\"><path d=\"M22.6 12.8c-1.9.5-3.7 1.2-5.3 2.1-1.6.9-3.1 1.9-4.3 3-1.2 1.1-2.2 2.4-2.9 3.7-.7 1.3-1.1 2.7-1.1 4 0 1.2.1 1.8.3 1.8.8 0 1.5-.3 2.4-.9.8-.6 1.9-.9 3.3-.9 2.1 0 3.9.8 5.4 2.4 1.5 1.6 2.3 3.7 2.3 6.2s-1 4.6-2.9 6.4c-1.9 1.8-4.3 2.6-7.3 2.6-1.8 0-3.4-.4-4.9-1.1-1.5-.8-2.8-1.8-3.9-3.1s-2-2.8-2.6-4.6C.3 32.5 0 30.6 0 28.6c0-3 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class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nestle.com\/sites\/default\/files\/smarties-paper-packaging-wide2.jpg\" alt=\"Smarties in recyclable paper packaging\" title=\"smarties-paper-packaging-wide2\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The new Smarties paper packaging is sourced sustainably and is made of a coated paper, paper labels or carton board. A lot of progress has been made in recent years toward coating paper, in a sustainable way that helps preserve the contents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding the right material was a challenge for the R&amp;D team at Nestl\u00e9 as paper is a desirable product because it is recyclable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it does not have the same functional properties as plastic. i.e. it&#8217;s more fragile and it&#8217;s not moisture and oxygen proof. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They worked closely with paper experts to responsibly source a material that was sufficiently durable, but could seal and be recyclable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Louise Barrett, Head of the Nestl\u00e9 R&amp;D Center for Confectionery in York, UK, said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-ugb-blockquote ugb-blockquote ugb-4de1866 ugb-blockquote--v3 ugb-blockquote--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-4de1866 .ugb-blockquote__quote{width:70px !important;height:70px !important}.ugb-4de1866 .ugb-blockquote__text{font-size:15px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-blockquote__item\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"ugb-blockquote__quote\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\"><path d=\"M22.6 12.8c-1.9.5-3.7 1.2-5.3 2.1-1.6.9-3.1 1.9-4.3 3-1.2 1.1-2.2 2.4-2.9 3.7-.7 1.3-1.1 2.7-1.1 4 0 1.2.1 1.8.3 1.8.8 0 1.5-.3 2.4-.9.8-.6 1.9-.9 3.3-.9 2.1 0 3.9.8 5.4 2.4 1.5 1.6 2.3 3.7 2.3 6.2s-1 4.6-2.9 6.4c-1.9 1.8-4.3 2.6-7.3 2.6-1.8 0-3.4-.4-4.9-1.1-1.5-.8-2.8-1.8-3.9-3.1s-2-2.8-2.6-4.6C.3 32.5 0 30.6 0 28.6c0-3 .6-5.8 1.8-8.3 1.2-2.5 2.8-4.8 4.9-6.7 2-1.9 4.4-3.5 7.2-4.6 2.8-1.2 5.6-1.8 8.6-2v5.8zm27.4 0c-1.9.5-3.7 1.2-5.4 2.1-1.7.9-3.1 1.9-4.3 3-1.2 1.1-2.2 2.4-2.9 3.7-.7 1.3-1.1 2.7-1.1 4 0 1.2.1 1.8.4 1.8.8 0 1.5-.3 2.3-.9.8-.6 1.9-.9 3.3-.9 2 0 3.8.8 5.3 2.4 1.5 1.6 2.3 3.7 2.3 6.2s-1 4.6-2.9 6.4c-2 1.8-4.4 2.6-7.3 2.6-1.7 0-3.3-.4-4.8-1.1-1.5-.8-2.8-1.8-3.9-3.1s-2-2.8-2.7-4.6c-.7-1.8-1-3.7-1-5.7 0-3 .6-5.8 1.8-8.3 1.2-2.5 2.8-4.8 4.9-6.7 2-1.9 4.4-3.5 7.2-4.6 2.8-1.2 5.7-1.8 8.8-2v5.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><div class=\"ugb-blockquote__content\"><p class=\"ugb-blockquote__text\">Developing safe and convenient paper-based solutions for Smarties has required the pioneering of new materials and testing by Nestl\u00e9 packaging experts at our R&amp;D Center for confectionery in York, UK and the Swiss-based Institute of Packaging Sciences. <br><br>We adapted our existing manufacturing lines to allow for the careful handling that is required for paper, while also ensuring recyclability across all new formats.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>So, why Smarties? Mark Davies, Vice President of the Strategic Business Unit said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-ugb-blockquote ugb-blockquote ugb-ffc5b83 ugb-blockquote--v3 ugb-blockquote--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-ffc5b83 .ugb-blockquote__quote{width:70px !important;height:70px !important}.ugb-ffc5b83 .ugb-blockquote__text{font-size:15px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-blockquote__item\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"ugb-blockquote__quote\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\"><path d=\"M22.6 12.8c-1.9.5-3.7 1.2-5.3 2.1-1.6.9-3.1 1.9-4.3 3-1.2 1.1-2.2 2.4-2.9 3.7-.7 1.3-1.1 2.7-1.1 4 0 1.2.1 1.8.3 1.8.8 0 1.5-.3 2.4-.9.8-.6 1.9-.9 3.3-.9 2.1 0 3.9.8 5.4 2.4 1.5 1.6 2.3 3.7 2.3 6.2s-1 4.6-2.9 6.4c-1.9 1.8-4.3 2.6-7.3 2.6-1.8 0-3.4-.4-4.9-1.1-1.5-.8-2.8-1.8-3.9-3.1s-2-2.8-2.6-4.6C.3 32.5 0 30.6 0 28.6c0-3 .6-5.8 1.8-8.3 1.2-2.5 2.8-4.8 4.9-6.7 2-1.9 4.4-3.5 7.2-4.6 2.8-1.2 5.6-1.8 8.6-2v5.8zm27.4 0c-1.9.5-3.7 1.2-5.4 2.1-1.7.9-3.1 1.9-4.3 3-1.2 1.1-2.2 2.4-2.9 3.7-.7 1.3-1.1 2.7-1.1 4 0 1.2.1 1.8.4 1.8.8 0 1.5-.3 2.3-.9.8-.6 1.9-.9 3.3-.9 2 0 3.8.8 5.3 2.4 1.5 1.6 2.3 3.7 2.3 6.2s-1 4.6-2.9 6.4c-2 1.8-4.4 2.6-7.3 2.6-1.7 0-3.3-.4-4.8-1.1-1.5-.8-2.8-1.8-3.9-3.1s-2-2.8-2.7-4.6c-.7-1.8-1-3.7-1-5.7 0-3 .6-5.8 1.8-8.3 1.2-2.5 2.8-4.8 4.9-6.7 2-1.9 4.4-3.5 7.2-4.6 2.8-1.2 5.7-1.8 8.8-2v5.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><div class=\"ugb-blockquote__content\"><p class=\"ugb-blockquote__text\"><em>Smarties<\/em> represents positivity, hope and the vivacity of the world. We therefore want to play our part in ensuring we protect the planet for future generations.<br><br>It seemed only logical that the brand invest in switching to recyclable paper packaging. 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