Packaging
Sykes Seafood works to reduce packaging material, improve recyclability and develop more circular packaging solutions across our product portfolio. What we have achieved:
100% recyclable retail packaging for key customers
Supporting more circular packaging solutions while maintaining product protection, food safety and strong shelf presentation.
Increased use of mono-materials, such as PET
Simplifying material structures to improve recyclability and support more efficient end-of-life processing.
FSC-certified cartons and labels
Using responsibly sourced, certified fibre-based materials for selected cartons and labels across our packaging portfolio.
Continuous improvement
Smarter design
Reduced material use through optimised packaging design.
Circular packaging
Fully recyclable frozen packaging solutions where technically and commercially practical.
Fewer layers
Eliminating unnecessary packaging layers while maintaining product protection, food safety and shelf-life performance.
What follows
Exploration of biobased and compostable packaging
Assessing alternative material solutions that can reduce reliance on conventional plastics while meeting technical and food safety requirements.
Wash-off labels and improved recyclability
Exploring label solutions designed to separate more easily during recycling and improve the recoverability of packaging materials.
Expansion of circular material systems
Increasing the use of packaging structures designed to support material recovery, reuse and more circular resource flows.
Reducing waste
Production efficiency
Minimising food waste in production through efficient planning and yield optimisation.
Maximising raw material use
Making the best possible use of products and raw materials.
Reducing supply chain losses
Reducing losses through better forecasting, cold chain management and close collaboration with customers.
Supporting responsible consumption
Supporting responsible consumption through clear product information, shelf-life optimisation and appropriate portion sizes.
From residual stream to value
We also work to ensure that unavoidable by-products are used responsibly. By combining waste reduction with circular valorisation, we contribute to a more efficient and resilient food system, where valuable raw materials are retained and used more effectively. Examples include:
Reuse
Reuse of prawn by-products, such as shells and heads, for applications including animal feed or biobased energy.
Alternative fuel
Mixed residual waste can be processed into alternative fuel for the cement industry. This helps reduce emissions from the incineration of high-calorific waste and contributes to circular material use and lower reliance on fossil fuels in energy-intensive sectors.
Circular opportunities
Exploring new opportunities for valorisation within circular supply chains.
Explore our focus areas
Responsible Sourcing
We make considered choices when sourcing seafood, with a clear focus on responsible supply, transparency and long-term supplier relationships.
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Climate
We are committed to reducing our climate impact across the full value chain, from feed production and raw material sourcing to processing, packing, storage and distribution.
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Social Responsibility
Sykes Seafood is committed to responsible business across the full value chain, with strong focus on human rights, fair working conditions and long-term partnerships.
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Shrimp Forward: Responsible Aquaculture
A proactive supply chain improvement approach focused on welfare, feed, climate impact and social responsibility, creating measurable improvements beyond standard certification.
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