Huhtamaki introduces compostable ice cream cups

FINLAND – Huhtamaki, a global leader in sustainable packaging, has unveiled a new line of ice cream cups designed to balance environmental responsibility with consumer convenience.

The innovative cups, crafted certified paperboard, are both home and industrially compostable as well as recyclable, marking a milestone in the company’s mission to advance circular packaging.

According to Huhtamaki, the cups feature a bio-based barrier coating, reducing plastic content to less than 10% and transitioning from fossil-based to renewable materials. 

The cups maintain high performance standards, ensuring they meet the practical needs of foodservice providers while supporting sustainability goals.

“Our new ice cream cups showcase Huhtamaki’s expertise in paperboard and barrier technologies,” said Fredrik Davidsson, President of Foodservice Packaging at Huhtamaki, in a statement. 

“We’re proud to deliver a product that upholds the highest environmental standards while maintaining the quality our customers rely on.”

The cups are compatible with both home and industrial composting systems, offering flexibility based on local waste management infrastructure. 

Their recyclability further supports integration into existing paper recycling streams, contributing to a circular economy.

The cups are now available for commercial orders across the company’s global markets, providing businesses with a practical solution to meet rising demand for sustainable packaging.

In a related development, SIG has launched one-litre aseptic carton packs made from its innovative Terra Alu-free + Full Barrier material, eliminating the need for an aluminium layer.

According to the company, this development significantly reduces the environmental impact of its packaging, particularly for the juice category and larger multi-serve formats. 

The new cartons, already adopted by retailer Aldi in parts of Germany for its Rio d’oro grape juice, reportedly lower the carbon footprint of standard multi-serve cartons by 29%.

“At SIG, one of our goals is to increase the paper content in our aseptic cartons to at least 90% by 2030, creating a regenerative food packaging system.” José Matthijsse, SIG Europe president and general manager, said.

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