Materials innovation company, Xampla, is thrilled to announce a significant commercial milestone as Bunzl UK & Ireland introduces Huhtamaki’s ‘Taste’ hot food boxes with Morro Coating to its extensive line of food and drink packaging solutions.
As a premier supplier in the food service industry, Bunzl UK & Ireland provides an ideal platform for the entry of Morro Coating into the marketplace, enhancing the offerings in sustainable food and drink packaging.
The ‘Taste’ boxes are now available through Bunzl’s robust network, supplying national restaurant chains, transport hubs, hotels, contract caterers, and stadiums throughout the UK and Ireland.
Produced in the UK from responsibly-sourced materials, the ‘Taste’ boxes come in various sizes and feature an embossed Morro marque, highlighting their plant-based barrier coating.
Recognized as plastic-free under the European SUP Directive and undergoing thorough evaluations at Xampla, Morro Coating ensures exceptional grease and leak resistance while maintaining the recyclability of this premium packaging range.
This partnership follows an exhaustive assessment of Morro Coating’s performance, recyclability, and end-of-life implications.
Xampla’s cutting-edge natural plant protein technology provides a scalable, drop-in solution for manufacturers and brands grappling with regulatory and environmental challenges, all while addressing consumer preferences.
Alexandra French, Chief Executive at Xampla, stated:
“The launch of Huhtamaki’s ‘Taste’ Boxes with Morro™ Coating signifies a remarkable achievement for Xampla. Our exclusive collaboration with Bunzl introduces Morro Coating to numerous food service operators in the UK and Ireland, offering their customers the latest in SUPD-exempt materials and product innovation. Bunzl UK & Ireland’s unparalleled distribution networks underscore our excitement to partner exclusively.”
Katie Shaw, Purchasing Director at Bunzl Catering & Hospitality Division, commented:
“At Bunzl, our commitment lies in delivering food and drink packaging solutions that balance top-performance standards with credible sustainability credentials. ‘Taste’ hot food boxes with Morro Coating, fabricated from plant materials, offer leak-proof functionality—ideal for delivery, hot counters, and outdoor dining. We trust that Xampla’s Morro Coating technology meets our customers’ stringent barrier performance needs in their food service operations.”
The integration of Xampla products into Bunzl UK & Ireland’s broad array of food packaging solutions builds on recent momentum, following Just Eat Takeaway.com’s rollout of Morro-coated delivery boxes to over 40,000 restaurant partners across Germany.
This latest development illustrates the expanding success of Xampla’s licensing agreement with 2M Group of Companies, which supplies packaging manufacturers, including Huhtamaki—a vital partner in bringing Morro™ Coating to market on a large scale.
Bunzl UK & Ireland will act as the exclusive distributor for Huhtamaki’s ‘Taste’ hot food boxes featuring Morro™ Coating in the UK and Ireland until October 2025.
