Detpak has been honoured with the Packaging Design Innovation Award at the APPMA Awards of Excellence 2024 for its innovative kerbside recyclable paper bag for fresh potatoes, believed to be an Australian first.
Detpak, a subsidiary of the South Australian third-generation family-owned Detmold Group, is now aiming to replace all 100% cent plastic packaging in fresh produce and help set the stage for industry-wide transformation.
The paper-based bag was launched last year following three years of rigorous development in collaboration with leading national potato and onion producer Mitolo Family Farms and Coles. The new solution not only transforms the fresh potato packaging for the Gourmandine potato range, but also reduces plastic usage by 64% which equates to 8.2 tonnes less plastic each year.
Detpak Sales General Manager Roman Bolzon said: “Detpak is proud to be part of a collaborative ground-breaking packaging design solution that is leading a broader shift towards sustainable practices in the grocery sector as consumers become more environmentally conscious.”
Detpak’s RecycleMe technology maintains product quality, extends shelf life and offers kerbside recyclability, aligning with Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation guidelines.
“We are always looking at innovative ways to drive sustainable change across the packaging industry and are continuing to evolve packaging to be better for our environment,” said Bolzon.
In the past two years, the Detmold Group’s commitment to developing sustainable packaging solutions has seen the company:
- Work with Subway to design a new fibre-based, 100% kerbside recyclable catering platter to replace plastic takeaway trays.
- Become the first Australian business to release a broad range of compostable, No- Added PFAS sugarcane plates, bowls and containers called Vanguard.
- Collaborate with food delivery platform Uber Eats to produce smaller-sized paper delivery bags for single orders to reduce waste.
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