Taco Bell Recognizes Ahlstrom’s Innovative and Sustainable Packaging Contributions

Taco Bell Recognizes Ahlstrom’s Innovative and Sustainable Packaging Contributions

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has been recognized for its contribution to Taco Bell’s sustainable packaging. The company leveraged its FluoroFree and trulyNatural technologies to develop compostable packaging solutions for Taco Bell, which are free of harmful chemicals. Ahlstrom received the recognition at the S.T.A.R awards, which use company-wide audits to qualify supplier performance. The award highlights Ahlstrom’s commitment to sustainability and innovative solutions for its customers.

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 4-May-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based materials founded in 1851, has been recognized for its sustainable packaging contributions to the Taco Bell brand in a recent supplier award ceremony. The S.T.A.R. (Supplier – Tracking – Assessment – Recognition) awards use company-wide audits to qualify supplier performance in several categories, including Packaging.

“We are extremely humbled to have received this recognition from our Taco Bell® partners,” commented Travis Dahlke, Vice President of Ahlstrom’s North American Food business. Dahlke and members of his team accepted the award during the event. “This is a result of strong collaboration through our entire value chain – from Taco Bell® through our converting partners.”

Ahlstrom utilized its FluoroFree and trulyNatural technologies to develop sustainable packaging solutions for Taco Bell. These technologies allowed Ahlstrom to create packaging solutions that are free of harmful chemicals and are fully compostable. By leveraging these technologies, Ahlstrom was able to develop innovative and sustainable packaging solutions that meet the needs of Taco Bell’s customers.

“Ahlstrom’s collaborative innovation allows us to clearly understand the needs and specs of the brand, so we in turn can design a product that not only functions for the consumer but also throughout the converting processes and supply chain,” Dahlke further explained.

This recognition highlights Ahlstrom’s commitment to sustainability and delivering innovative solutions that meet the needs of its customers. Ahlstrom is proud to be recognized for its contributions to the Taco Bell brand and looks forward to continuing its work in developing sustainable packaging solutions.

For further information, please contact:

Addie Teeters, Head of Marketing Communications & Public Affairs, addie.teeters@ahlstrom.com tel. +1-920-766-8304

Ahlstrom in brief
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. We serve five growing and distinctive end markets, which form the basis for our five divisions: Filtration, Food & Consumer Packaging, Healthcare, Building Materials, and Technical Materials. Our net sales in 2022 for continuing operations amounted to EUR 3.3 billion and we employ some 7,000 people. Read more at www.ahlstrom.com

SOURCE: AHLSTROM OYJ