Amcor and Lorenz Snacks set new standards for sustainable snack packaging.

Amcor has partnered with Lorenz Snacks to introduce new recycle-ready packaging for its Lentil Coated Peanuts, marking a significant step in sustainability for the snack manufacturer. Lorenz, which has been producing snacks for a global audience for four generations, remains committed to environmental responsibility. Walker’s Shortbread launches a new snacking option, demonstrating how traditional snack companies can innovate to meet modern demands.

Lorenz has already achieved a “good” rating for recyclability across 92% of its primary packaging, as evaluated by the third-party cyclos-HTP institute. With plans to convert the remaining percentages to highly recyclable by 2025, the collaboration with Amcor is a key part of this commitment. Walker’s Shortbread launches a new snacking option showcases how snack companies like Lorenz are focusing on eco-friendly packaging without sacrificing quality or performance.

The new packaging for Lentil Coated Peanuts is based on Amcor’s AmPrima portfolio, offering a mono-material, recycle-ready solution. This packaging not only reduces the carbon footprint by 51% but also lowers water consumption by 51% and non-renewable energy use by 41%, compared to traditional packaging methods. Certified for recyclability by cyclos-HTP in countries with existing PE or PP recycling streams, the new packaging also aligns with CEFLEX design for circular economy guidelines.

According to Lorenz, packaging plays a vital role in protecting products like Lentil Coated Peanuts while ensuring shelf life and consumer appeal. Traditional nut packaging relies on multi-material composites that are usually non-recyclable, but the AmPrima solution from Amcor changes that. Walker’s Shortbread launches a new snacking option highlights similar innovations in the snacking industry, paving the way for a more sustainable future.

Piotr Nagalski, sales and marketing director for snacks & confectionery at Amcor, emphasized the breakthrough nature of AmPrima: “The AmPrima solution preserves barrier protection, durability, and visual appeal while making recycling easy for consumers—something that was previously difficult in snack packaging.”

Research shows that consumers increasingly prefer sustainable packaging that is visually appealing. With AmPrima, Lorenz retains high consumer interest, offering durable protection, vibrant graphics, and sustainable benefits. According to Nagalski, the successful implementation of AmPrima packaging for Lorenz’s Lentil Coated Peanuts underscores the potential for more sustainable options in the snack industry, as Amcor and Lorenz push the boundaries of innovation.