Building on its long-standing relationship with Monkhill Confectionery, Alcan Packaging has recently completed production of the packaging for M&S`s Organic Speckled Eggs. The Easter packaging extends the relationship between the two companies which spans over two decades.

Reverse, Flexo printed onto clear OPP laminate, the renewed packs offer the durability and on-shelf appeal required to attract consumer interest during the Easter celebrations. The simple graphics and colour scheme, supported by a clear film window allowing visibility of the chocolate eggs inside, also helps to re-enforce the natural and organic nature of the product.

Des Healey, Monkhill Confectionery, said: “We have worked with Alcan Packaging for over 20 years now and we’re consistently delighted with the quality of the packaging the team produces. The packs for the M&S Speckled Eggs are no exception and they are bound to look fantastic on the shelf.”

Peter McAleavey, Alcan Packaging, said: “Working with Monkhill Confectionery is always a pleasure. Being involved in the process from an early stage allows us to ensure that the best possible result is achieved. We look forward to the relationship continuing well into the future.”

Alcan Packaging - Food Europe is the European leader in flexible packaging for the food and beverages market. Alcan Packaging - Food Europe registered sales of $US2.1 billion in 2006. It operates 31 plants in 18 countries and employs 7,500 people.

Alcan Packaging is a world leader in value-added specialty packaging ranking No. 1 in flexible food, pharmaceutical, beauty and tobacco packaging, and delivering innovative solutions using plastics, engineered film, aluminium, paper, paperboard and glass to customers around the world. Chaired by Ilene Gordon, President & CEO, Alcan Packaging is headquartered in Paris, France, with 130 facilities and 31,000 employees in 31 countries, it generates US$6 billion revenues.

Alcan Packaging is a business unit of Rio Tinto Alcan.

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