Why are brands looking for sustainable chocolate packaging?

Speed, convenience and simpler, less wasteful packaging trends lead the way.

Finding the right chocolate wrapper for your chocolate bars, morsels, and pieces can be a challenge, but it doesn't have to be. Did you ever know about sustainable chocolate packaging?

Chocolate bars are usually packaged in one of two ways: aluminum foil (in direct contact with the chocolate) and a decorative paper sleeve covering the entire bar, or PET film for primary and secondary packaging, which is very traditional for chocolate packaging.

While both options are technically perfect for chocolate packaging, more and more brands and consumers are looking for more sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging options. PET wrappers have proven difficult to recycle, and chocolatiers are keen to move away from aluminum and paper chocolate packaging, two distinct packaging elements that are more expensive and time-consuming to produce.

Packaging typographically maintains visual appeal

Many chocolate producers market their products around richness and quality, and the glossy, shiny look of chocolate packaging is a firm preference of both consumers and the brands themselves. Eco friendly chocolate packaging can improve the quality of packaging printing through digital printing technology. Digital printing with high definition and up to 10 colors can not only ensure the rich color of the packaging, but also provide clear and complex printing patterns to maintain visual appeal.

Food-grade sustainable materials

While most chocolate manufacturers are keen to switch to environmentally friendly packaging, more will consider whether the packaging material is suitable for direct contact with food. Most sustainable packaging suppliers offer food grade plant-based materials, including cornstarch PLA, sugarcane and cellophane.

BioPack is a trusted producer of chocolate packaging, ideal for chocolate and confectionery packaging, using sustainable materials approved for direct food contact. Our compostable chocolate pouches and recyclable chocolate bag packaging products are sustainable, food safe and have a low carbon footprint, while still providing the glossy, premium, high-quality look that brands and consumers alike love.