How Amcor and Oakpark developed lighter bacon packaging without compromising shelf life
Innovation
January 6, 2026Reading time: 1 minutes
Amcor teamed up with Ireland’s leading bacon brand, Oakpark, to introduce a more sustainable pack. Oakpark transitioned to Amcor’s SkinTite™ film, specifically engineered for their new base web, reducing plastic usage and overall pack weight. This innovative solution maintains the same appearance, product protection, and shelf life as the previous pack, while also aligning with Oakpark's sustainability goals.
Amcor teamed up with Ireland’s leading bacon brand, Oakpark, to introduce a more sustainable pack. Oakpark transitioned to Amcor’s SkinTite™ film, specifically engineered for their new base web, reducing plastic usage and overall pack weight. This innovative solution maintains the same appearance, product protection, and shelf life as the previous pack, while also aligning with Oakpark's sustainability goals.
Oakpark is a family-owned company that has grown from its agricultural roots into a multinational pork and bacon brand serving some of the world’s leading retailers. Deeply rooted in farming and closely connected to the land, Oakpark is involved at every step of the process to deliver consistently top-quality pork and bacon. This commitment drove the brand to seek a more responsible packaging solution for its bacon.
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