Huhtamaki is launching fiber-based egg cartons, made from 100% recycled material, for US egg producers. Huhtamaki is bringing its fiber expertise to the US as an alternative to foam egg packaging.
"We expect the demand for egg cartons in the USA to reach 4.3 billion packs in 2025. The market size presents a great opportunity for the egg producers looking to shift to fiber-based egg cartons ahead of legislation and bans on polystyrene foam packaging," stated Tyler Hodges, Sales Manager for Huhtamaki North America. "Huhtamaki's experience with molded fiber product design and operations is extensive worldwide and we will fully leverage this for the needs of the US market."
As of today, twelve states have enacted legislation aimed at banning expanded polystyrene packaging. The most common application for this material includes foam "peanuts" for packing, coolers, food service cups and plates, and egg packaging.In 2022, Huhtamaki announced a $100 million investment into a 250,000-square-foot expansion of its Hammond, Indiana, molded fiber manufacturing plant. Huhtamaki's state-of-the-art technology will provide a full range of highly customizable egg cartons that are fiber-based and manufactured from 100% recycled North American materials.
Huhtamaki is a leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions.
