Earlier this year, Boxon Group launched an innovative bulk bag aimed primarily at the food industry. Made from recycled PET bottles, it is approved for direct food contact without the need for an inner liner. Boxon has entered the product into Packnorth Award 2026. We spoke briefly with Andrea Stoltz, Category Manager at Boxon.
“We believe this is a unique product for the food industry, manufactured from recycled PET. Companies no longer have to choose between recycled materials and food safety. With our rPET Big Bag, we combine 100% recycled PET, direct food-contact approval, traceability, and documented performance in a single solution. It is precisely this combination that makes the product truly innovative,” says Andrea Stoltz.
The bag can, of course, also be used in other sectors, such as chemicals and other demanding industrial applications.
“The bags are manufactured from 100% recycled PET sourced from collected bottles. The material is washed, extruded, and processed to meet the stringent requirements for food contact without the need for an internal liner.”
“The product has gained significant traction in a very short time, attracting interest from both companies and organisations across Europe.”
“As far as we know, we are the first company on the market to offer this type of solution, and we are currently working on a number of customer-specific applications.”
Collection and Material Recycling
Due to the risk of contamination and the strict purity requirements within the food industry, the bag is generally not reused for food applications after use. Boxon has established collection and material-recycling solutions for used Big Bags, but for food-approved rPET Big Bags, circularity is currently limited by the stringent requirements for food safety and traceability.
In the longer term, it would be interesting to further develop the recycling process to include food-approved rPET Big Bags, enabling an even higher degree of circularity.
“This is a value-added product for customers looking to strengthen their sustainability profile and meet future requirements under the PPWR. The bag does not primarily compete on price, but on its overall value proposition through improved functionality, food safety, and reduced environmental impact,” says Andrea.
High Performance
According to Boxon, the bag delivers high levels of performance. Compared with traditional solutions, the material offers several operational advantages, including improved UV resistance, greater durability, and better dimensional stability during transport and handling.
In addition, the bags provide superior print quality, enabling clearer labelling, improved traceability, and better control within regulated supply chains.
The new bag offers up to approximately 50 percent lower carbon emissions compared with virgin PP alternatives and has a temperature resistance range from -20°C to +140°C.
It is now up to the Packnorth Award jury to evaluate the solution. Regardless of the outcome, the industry’s response has been both positive and highly encouraging.