Building on the successful introduction of its Uncoated Fibre series, Metsä Spring Oy, the innovation and venture capital arm of Finnish forest industry major Metsä Group, is now preparing the Muoto Laminated Fibre series for industrial testing with selected customers. The new solution combines moulded fibre products with barrier film to meet the requirements of more demanding food packaging applications.
Metsä Spring is advancing its moulded fibre packaging innovation with the launch of the new Muoto Laminated Fibre series.
Developed in collaboration with global packaging leader Amcor, the solution is now moving into an industrial testing phase with selected customers.
The Muoto Laminated Fibre series builds on the company’s earlier Uncoated Fibre series, which entered the market in 2024 and received positive feedback from pilot customers and consumers in takeaway and serving applications.
The new laminated range is designed for more demanding food industry applications, such as meat, poultry, and ready meals.
Our aim with Muoto has always been to create packaging that combines functionality and sustainability with an eco-conscious design. With the Laminated Fibre series, we are entering a new phase – moving from successful pilot trials to industrial testing with demanding food applications, said Niklas von Weymarn, CEO of Metsä Spring.
Food-safe packaging designed for recycling
The hybrid solution combines Metsä Spring’s smooth moulded fibre products with Amcor’s advanced barrier film liners. The fibre component is manufactured from renewable wood fibre sourced from Nordic forests.
Novel technology, developed together with Valmet, makes it possible to achieve a multi-layered structure that delivers a lightweight yet strong and sturdy product suitable for automatic packaging lines.
By integrating laminated film into the fibre product, the solution gains enhanced barrier properties and high-performance sealability, making it suitable for modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and vacuum skin packaging (VSP).
The Muoto Laminated Fibre solutions remain easily recyclable in the carton stream and contain no added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), just like Muoto Uncoated Fibre products.
The collaboration with Amcor has been instrumental in developing a solution that meets the strict requirements of the food industry. We believe Muoto Laminated Fibre can help customers reduce plastic use without compromising on performance or safety, Niklas von Weymarn said.
The Muoto Laminated Fibre trays are designed for recycling and significantly reduce plastic content. The first commercial pilot cases are expected in 2026, with further development planned based on customer feedback.
This is just the beginning. Industrial testing will give us valuable insights that we can use to broaden the range, introduce new sizes, and develop additional packaging concepts together with our customers and partners, ended Niklas von Weymarn.
