In the packaging industry, the term food contact materials come up frequently. For us, it’s part of everyday language, but for many it may sound unfamiliar. So what does it really mean? Simply put, a food contact material is any material or article that comes into contact with food. This can mean both direct and…
Ki-Sal offers a wide range of packaging solutions, and some products clearly stand out in popularity. In this blog post, we present our five most popular packages – their best uses, material information, and recycling instructions. The most important task of food packaging is to protect the product and extend its shelf life. However, practicality…
Porokylä Bakery is a Finnish family business that has been baking treats for Finnish homes since 1983. The main bakery is located in Nurmes, and gluten-free products are made at the Kevätniemi facility in Lieksa. The company also has a new production facility on Kerantie in Lieksa, as well as bakery shops in Joensuu and…
March 18, 2025, marked International Recycling Day. Celebrated since 2018 and initiated by the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR), the day aims to remind us that recycling helps conserve natural resources – and encourages us to see used materials as valuable raw materials, not as waste. But it’s just as important to understand that the…
In 2025, two major themes dominate the packaging industry: legislation and sustainability. The European Union’s new directives impose stricter requirements, while consumer expectations for environmentally friendly packaging continue to rise. Here are five essential aspects every business should know about food packaging in 2025. 1. Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) The Packaging and Packaging…
Ricoplaza Oy is a family-owned business from Helsinki, established in 1998, that handcrafts high-quality and fresh deli products for retail. Their products are sold under the Eat & Enjoy -brand in well-stocked K-group stores in the Helsinki metropolitan area, Pirkanmaa, and Turku regions, as well as in S-group stores and ABC stations in Pirkanmaa. Ricoplazas…
Food packaging is an essential part of our everyday life. Have you ever thought about how you would buy bread, oatmeal, or juice without packaging? It sounds impossible, doesn’t it?
When discussing environmental impacts, plastic often comes to the fore in a very negative light. Plastic is easily perceived as litter, and images of plastic plates in the sea come to mind. But the fact is that plastic is only a problem when it ends up in the environment. Up to 60% of marine litter…
What could be better than getting together with family and friends to enjoy the best of summer? Preparing and enjoying summer delicacies, especially barbecue food, brings a lot of joy, but it’s also important to remember to be environmentally friendly. Barbecuing generates a lot of waste, especially from different types of packaging, but with a little effort it is easy to recycle.
You can identify the material labels on packaging by a triangle of three arrows with a number inside and a combination of letters below. Although the labels may seem tricky at first, after a little research they will clearly show you how to recycle each type of packaging.
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