Just Eat Takeaway and Huhtamaki launch plastic-free boxes across Europe. 13 Mar 2026 Key takeaways. * Just Eat Takeaway is launching plastic-free, recyclable takeaway boxes across 10 European markets. * The boxes use Xampla's Morro Coating, a sustainable, plant-based alternative to plastic. * The move helps meet EU regulations and promotes eco-friendly food delivery packaging. Just Eat Takeaway is expanding its partnership with Huhtamaki to roll out a new range of plastic-free takeaway boxes across 10 European markets, spanning Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, and Spain. The boxes are fully recyclable, EU Single Use Plastic Directive compliant, and made from sustainably sourced corrugated paper. The containers are designed to perform across various foods and cuisines. The packaging maintains rigidity and heat retention even with greasy or moist dishes that have traditionally been difficult to package without plastic, according to the companies. Alexandra French, CEO at Xampla, says: "Europe is moving fast on packaging regulation, and the demand for materials that can genuinely replace plastic has never been stronger. There is real regulatory clarity across these markets, strong environmental ambition, and a willingness to adopt new materials when they work." "For us, this expansion is about scale. We have proven Morro Coating works; now we are rolling it out across 10 European markets through one of the continent's largest food delivery platforms." "If we want to replace plastic, we have to do it in high-volume, high-performance applications like food delivery. This rollout shows that natural materials can compete, and win, in exactly those environments." Regulatory-compliant coating. The expanded rollout extends Xampla's Morro Coating across the whole range of Just Eat Takeaway's European platform, following its launches with Lieferando in Germany and Austria. Xampla's Morro Coating is made from natural plant proteins with no chemical modification, offering the food delivery market a high-performance plastic-free alternative to the plastic coatings used in traditional takeaway boxes. Furthermore, Morro Coating has proven compatibility with existing recycling streams to enable EPR benefits, helping brands navigate the regulatory landscape across Europe. Unlike traditional plastic coatings, paperboard packaging that uses Morro Coating can be processed through established waste streams without the need for plastic separation. The launch will provide Just Eat Takeaway's restaurant partners with regulatory-compliant packaging that delivers on barrier performance. A spokesperson for Just Eat Takeaway says: "We're excited to be partnering with innovative companies that share our vision of eliminating single-use plastic waste and making responsible choices that create value for our partners and consumers." "Expanding our collaboration with Xampla marks a significant milestone in accelerating the adoption of plastic-free packaging across the on-demand delivery industry."

STOCK EXCHANGE: Elisa penalized, Nokia recovers. There was an increase in the Helsinki Stock Exchange in the afternoon, and among others, Nokia and Nordea recovered from yesterday's decline. On Friday afternoon, the general index of the Helsinki Stock Exchange was up 0.3% at 12,558.99 points. The most traded stock of the day was financial conglomerate Nordea, whose share rose 1.9% to €16.52. Among the most traded stocks, about half were up and half were down. Among those rising was, for example, network company Nokia, which ended with a drop of over 9% yesterday. Nokia's share strengthened in the afternoon by 3.7% to €5.32. At the bottom of the decline was silver company Sotkamo Silver, whose share weakened by 11.8% to €0.59. The price of silver has been on a downward trend today. Also down was operator company Elisa, which reported its results today. Elisa's share weakened at the time of review by 2.04% to €36.42. Elisa's revenue grew in the last quarter of 2025, and the operating margin remained at the level of the comparison period. Earnings per share weakened from the corresponding period last year. The figures fell short of analysts' expectations. Elisa's dividend proposal fell short of analysts' expectations by only one cent. Elisa's board proposes that a dividend of €2.40 per share be paid from last year's net profit. From the 2024 results, the company distributed a dividend of €2.35 per share. The company's CEO Topi Manner commented in the earnings report that intense competition continued in the Finnish consumer mobile market in the last quarter of the year. Among other things, more intensive marketing than before led to higher sales costs. "Our competitiveness is demonstrated by the fact that we maintained our market share in consumer mobile subscriptions despite tough competition," Manner said. Reka plans rubber factory in Ukraine. Investment company Reka Industrial announced on Friday that its subsidiary, industrial rubber products manufacturer Reka Kumi, has decided to establish a subsidiary in Ukraine. According to the company's release, the subsidiary to be established will purchase an industrial property in Ukraine to start production of technical rubber products. Reka's share price was up 2.1% in the afternoon at €4.78. Packaging manufacturer Huhtamäki has appointed Riikka Tieaho as Chief Sustainability, Corporate Relations, and Legal Officer. She will start in the position no later than June 1, 2026. Aino Kyytsönen will act as interim. Huhtamäki's share was down 0.8% at the time of review at €29.40. The shareholder nomination committee of asset management company United Bankers proposes that eight individuals be elected to the board. Antje Biber and Katherine Ireland are proposed as new members. Current member Tarja Pääkkönen is no longer available for the next term. Janne Pihkala has been appointed as Tokmanni Group's Chief Procurement and Purchasing Officer and a member of the executive team. He will start in the position on February 1, 2026. Pihkala will replace current Chief Procurement and Purchasing Officer Juha Valtosen, who will leave the company as previously announced. Tokmanni's share was down 0.2% at €7.75. The shareholder nomination committee of sauna company Harvia proposes that seven members be elected to the board for the upcoming term. Martin Richter is proposed as a new member. Heiner Olbrich has announced that he is not available for re-election. Harvia's share was down 0.6% at the time of review at €41.30. Ask Kauppalehti. Ask about companies, investing, economy, or working life. AI searches for answers from Kauppalehti articles.

November Chamber Luncheon recap sponsored by Huhtamaki. Its November Chamber Luncheon was a fantastic gathering of members, partners, and community leaders, thanks to the generous sponsorship of Huhtamaki. Desotoks were also treated to a delicious lunch catered by Chamber Member Chick-fil-A, one of Huhtamaki's valued customer - always a crowd favorite! Amy Peterson kicked off the program with an insightful overview of Huhtamaki and its role in the global packaging industry. With a strong Nordic heritage and more than 100 years of history, Huhtamaki operates in 36 countries and 101 locations around the world. Their North America business provides an impressive range of foodservice and consumer packaging - from ice cream containers to food-to-go solutions and single-use tableware. They are also the proud makers of Chinet(R), one of the most recognized premium disposable tableware brands on the market. Amy highlighted the company's focus on delivering smart, next-generation packaging and shared how Huhtamaki's team of 18,000 employees continues to innovate to meet the evolving needs of consumers and brands. Following Amy's presentation, Desotoks welcomed Roberta Rowland from Workforce Partnership. Roberta shared how their organization is building a strong, employer-driven workforce system across Johnson, Leavenworth, and Wyandotte counties. Workforce Partnership operates a network of career centers and provides both expert guidance and funding resources to job seekers and employers. A key focus of Roberta's presentation was their Registered Apprenticeship Program, which is designed to support both employers and individuals seeking structured, career-building opportunities. Huhtamaki partners with Workforce Partnership on this program to support formal, specialized training for critical roles within the company. Roberta explained that Registered Apprenticeships are fully customized training models, developed around each employer's talent needs, and Workforce Partnership provides hands-on support to ensure programs are approved through the Kansas Office of Apprenticeship. Desotoks is grateful to both Huhtamaki and Workforce Partnership for their leadership and dedication to strengthening its region's workforce - and to all its members who joined Desotoks for another meaningful luncheon focused on learning, connection, and collaboration. Click an image below to display the larger version. Take the next step in growing your business,. A Festive Evening at Its Chamber Holiday After Hours This week, Desotoks wrapped up the year with a fantastic Holiday After Hours gathering at Force of Nature Brewing - and what a great way to ce... Getting Ready for the Holidays in De Soto The holiday season is officially here, and for many businesses, it's one of the most important (and exciting) times of the year. As the... EDC Investor Breakfast Highlights: JCCC Shares Strategic... The De Soto Chamber and Economic Development Council recently hosted a well-attended EDC Investor Breakfast at the Olathe Health Educati... November Chamber Luncheon recap sponsored by Huhtamaki Its November Chamber Luncheon was a fantastic gathering of members, partners, and community leaders, thanks to the generous sponsorship...