Kiwi company makes shift easy to smarter, greener packaging
As sustainability becomes a top priority for food manufacturers, Forward Plastics is helping brands across New Zealand make the shift to smarter, greener packaging.
“Our customers are under real pressure to cut their environmental footprint,” says sales manager, Dean Hewetson. “That’s why we’ve added packaging made from recycled content and renewable, bio-based plastics made from feedstocks like sugarcane. It’s about giving brands practical, low-impact options that actually work.”
With more than two decades of experience and a future-focused mindset, Forward Plastics offers a full range of plastic packaging — now increasingly made from food-grade post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials and renewable bio-based resins.
“We are a trusted innovation partner for food manufacturers looking to reduce their carbon footprint and achieve packaging targets,” says managing director, Keith France. He says that Forward Plastics welcomes collaboration with businesses aiming to switch to sustainable and recycled materials, design for recyclability, or develop closed-loop systems for their packaging.
“Incorporating recycled content is no longer optional – it’s an expectation from consumers, retailers, and regulatory bodies. Our goal is simple: make recycled plastic the new normal, not the exception,” says France.
With an in-house design and development team, Forward Plastics works closely with food manufacturers to create custom packaging that reflects their brand identity and product needs. The team offers end-to-end support, from concept design and prototyping through to tooling and manufacturing – all underpinned by a robust quality assurance framework.
“As the industry shifts toward low-waste, circular packaging systems, we’re proud to support New Zealand’s food sector with solutions that are safe, sustainable, and performance-driven,” says Hewetson. “Whether you’re developing a new product or optimising an existing format, we offer the technical expertise and proven capability to deliver packaging that meets both environmental and functional requirements.”
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