Birmingham, United Kingdom – 11/12 February 2026

RecyLoop Sustainable Packaging A.Ş. successfully participated in EMPACK at NEC Birmingham, drawing significant attention from global packaging leaders, Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) supply chains, and material innovators.

The scale of RecyLoop’s vertically integrated paper cup platform,  combining high-capacity conversion, advanced extrusion-lamination capabilities, and proprietary biopolymer barrier technologies ,  positioned the company as one of the most technically advanced exhibitors in the sustainable fibre-based packaging segment.

Strong Industrial Partnerships Reinforce Credibility

RecyLoop’s presence at EMPACK highlighted its long-term collaboration with globally respected industry partners, including:

• Paper Machinery Corporation (PMC) – premium U.S. cup forming and double-wall technology

• Stora Enso – high-performance, sustainably sourced paperboard solutions

• Michelman – advanced barrier coatings and performance materials

These partnerships reinforce RecyLoop’s commitment to quality, regulatory compliance, and performance consistency, ensuring that its next-generation cups meet both EU and UK sustainability standards while delivering industrial scalability.

High-Level QSR Engagement: HAVI & McDonald’s Dialogue

A key highlight of the exhibition was RecyLoop’s strategic discussion with Abigail Moussa, Global Innovation Director at HAVI, the global supply chain partner of McDonald's.

The dialogue focused on RecyLoop’s CoraLoop™ project :  a PHA-matrix, marine-biodegradable biocomposite barrier solution designed to replace conventional polyethylene coatings in paper cups and food packaging.

Interest centred on:

• Industrial feasibility of PHA-based extrusion coating

• End-of-Life (EoL) compostability and marine biodegradability

• Alignment with global QSR plastic-reduction roadmaps

• Scalability across European and international supply chains

The meeting marked an important milestone in positioning RecyLoop as a credible next-generation supplier to global QSR networks seeking alternatives to fossil-based barrier layers.

Spotlight on HydroLoop™ Award-Winning Innovation

RecyLoop also showcased its award-winning HydroLoop™ aqueous barrier technology, previously recognised at the Sustainable Business Awards for its contribution to fibre-based plastic reduction.

HydroLoop represents RecyLoop’s parallel innovation track: delivering water-based barrier systems designed to enhance recyclability while maintaining functional performance in hot and cold beverage applications.

Together, CoraLoop™ (biopolymer-based) and HydroLoop™ (aqueous-based) demonstrate RecyLoop’s dual-path strategy toward eliminating conventional plastic coatings from paper packaging.

A Platform Built for Scale

Visitors at EMPACK responded strongly to RecyLoop’s:

• Multi-line extrusion-lamination infrastructure

• Advanced quality-control capabilities

• Commitment to premium board sourcing and process precision

• Long-term R&D roadmap focused on PHA, PBS, and bio-composite materials

As regulatory pressure intensifies across the UK and EU markets, RecyLoop’s scalable, technically validated solutions position the company as a forward-looking partner for global foodservice brands.

About RecyLoop Sustainable Packaging A.Ş.

RecyLoop is a next-generation sustainable packaging company specialising in advanced barrier technologies for paper cups and fibre-based food packaging. Through proprietary developments such as CoraLoop™ and HydroLoop™, and strategic partnerships with leading global suppliers, RecyLoop is accelerating the transition away from fossil-based plastic coatings toward high-performance, environmentally responsible alternatives.