Vegums opts for compostable flexible packaging from Parkside

Vegan nutrition brand Vegums has opted for a new compostable flexible pouch from Parkside for its multivitamin gummies. 

The new packaging uses film supplied by Futamura and is TÜV certified as home compostable, meaning it breaks down within 26 weeks in a domestic compost heap and within 12 weeks in an industrial composting facility. The new pouch has enabled Vegums to significantly reduce the amount of packaging material it uses, replacing its previous packaging that consisted of a flow wrap pack inside a cartonboard tube. 

Reducing weight by eliminating the rigid tube was a huge benefit for Vegums, which runs a successful subscription service alongside traditional e-commerce and retail channels. 
The compostable paper pouch utilizes an innovative water-based barrier coating to ensure the products are protected, preserving freshness and providing the best possible consumer experience. 

Staci Bye, sales account manager at Parkside, said: ‘Consumers are increasingly prioritizing their health – but they’re also concerned about the health of the planet. Our high-performance compostable packaging delivers a true cradle-to-cradle solution that doesn’t compromise performance for sensitive nutrition applications. 

‘It has been a great experience working with Vegums, as the team there has a clear vision of their identity as a provider of clean-label, responsibly-produced, plant-based products. We want to thank them for trusting us to deliver a solution that furthers that important vision.’ 

John Rushton, co-founder and CEO of Vegums, added: ‘Working with Parkside on this project has been fantastic – their experience in compostable packaging has helped us dramatically cut down on material use without sacrificing quality or customer experience. Staci and the Parkside team have been great partners through the process; responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping us advance our sustainability goals.’