Combining high-performance fiber trays, resealable lidding film, and automated sealing technology for the first time in history - Live at The Global Produce and Floral Show in Orlando, Florida (October 14–16, 2026) and Pack Expo in Chicago, Illinois (October 18–21, 2026).

GAINESVILLE, Ga., Oct. 12, 2026 /CNW/ -- Cirkla, Belmark inc, and Ossid today announced the launch of a groundbreaking integrated packaging solution that brings resealable lidding film to fiber trays for the first time - a combination the packaging industry has never seen at commercial scale. Pairing Cirkla's high-performance fiber trays with Belmark's resealable lidding film and Ossid's automated sealing technology, the solution works across fresh protein, produce, ready meals, and other food applications and will make its public debut at The Global Produce and Floral Show (October 14–16, 2026) and Pack Expo (October 18–21, 2026).

Cirkla has already solved the industry's core challenge - high-performance fiber packaging that is sustainable, scalable, and cost-competitive with plastic. But resealable lidding film on a fiber tray has never been done before. The peel/reseal functionality that consumers expect has been exclusively the domain of rigid plastic, not because it was the right answer, but because no one had cracked the technical challenge of bonding a resealable film to a fiber substrate without compromising the tray's liner. This collaboration solves that.

Cirkla enters this collaboration on the back of significant commercial momentum. Its fiber trays meet or beat plastic on shelf life, barrier properties, and durability, reducing plastic waste by up to 90% - all while coming in at a cost that makes the switch a straightforward business decision, not a compromise. Proven in real production environments with some of the largest retailers and protein processors in the U.S., and with its first U.S. manufacturing facility set to commence operations in Gainesville, Georgia in Q1 2027, Cirkla brings to this partnership a commercially validated, supply chain-ready foundation. Their trays are plug-and-play, tested and validated on all major tray sealers in the U.S. market, including Ossid - with no capital investment or line changes required.

"Resealable fiber packaging has been one of the industry's most sought-after innovations and it took the right partners to make it real. I believe this will be the inflection point for fiber packaging adoption across the industry. When you convert a single-use tray into a resealable, multi-use package without compromising performance, cost or asking brands to change their lines - you remove every reason not to switch," said Glenn Divers, Vice President of Sales, Cirkla.     

Belmark's advanced lidding film technology is the missing piece that makes resealable fiber packaging possible at commercial scale. Through its collaboration with Cirkla and Ossid, Belmark has demonstrated that sustainability, product protection and consumer convenience are no longer a trade-off.

"Projects like this are a reminder that innovation doesn't happen in isolation. Bringing resealable functionality to a fiber tray required expertise across materials, film, and equipment, and each partner played an important role. At Belmark, we're proud to contribute our leadership in lidding film technology to help bring solutions like this to market," said Jason Vandeloo, Director of Business Development, Belmark.

Ossid, the North American distributor of Reepack and a ProMach product brand, brings the sealing technology to this solution with its ReeMaster NextGen Automatic Tray Sealer. Purpose-built for medium to large-scale production environments across produce, protein, and other food applications, the ReeMaster NextGen combines servo-driven indexing conveyors and side grippers for precise, consistent tray positioning with a stainless steel, washdown-ready, open-frame design for fast, tool-free cleaning and maintenance. A 12-inch color touchscreen with intuitive recipe management simplifies operation and speeds changeovers between packaging styles, including top-seal, Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP), and Vacuum Skin Packaging (VSP).

"Sustainable packaging advances when partners challenge what the industry has accepted as impossible. Together with Belmark and Cirkla, we solved a long-standing challenge: pairing a fiber-based tray with a peel/reseal lidding film without damaging the tray's liner. The result is a package that performs on the line, stands out on the shelf, and helps our customers reach their sustainability goals," said Andrew Birdwell, Vice President of Sales, Ossid.

The solution will be on display across two major industry events this month - The Global Produce and Floral Show in Orlando, Florida (October 14–16, 2026) and Pack Expo in Chicago, Illinois (October 18–21, 2026).

About Cirkla

Cirkla develops and manufactures high-performance, cost-competitive molded fiber packaging that helps brands reduce plastic waste by up to 90%. Made from renewable plant fibers, its portfolio spans fresh protein, produce, ready meals, and other consumer packaged goods applications. Cirkla is the first company to bring molded fiber Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) trays to commercial scale, powered by its proprietary liner technology. With manufacturing operations in India and the U.S., Cirkla combines deep expertise in molded fiber innovation with scalable manufacturing to partner with brands throughout their journey—from product development to large-scale commercial delivery. Learn more at gocirkla.com.

About Belmark inc

Belmark is a privately held packaging manufacturer specializing in pressure sensitive labels, flexible packaging, lidding film solutions, and folding cartons. For nearly 50 years, Belmark has helped brands bring innovative packaging to market through technical expertise, product development, and customer-focused service. Their packaging solutions support leading brands across grocery, retail, specialty, and e-commerce markets. Learn more at belmark.com.

About Ossid

Ossid is the industry leader for leak-resistant tray sealing for case-ready products, flexible packaging for healthcare, horizontal thermoform, fill and seal equipment, weigh/price labeling equipment, flow wrappers, vacuum chamber, and case scales. Catering to customers of all sizes around the world, Ossid's packaging solutions are ideal for fresh and processed meats, produce, convenience foods, consumer goods, and medical devices. Ossid is a master distributor for Reepack, both are product brands of ProMach, a global leader in packaging line solutions. As part of the ProMach Flexibles & Trays business line, Ossid helps our packaging customers protect their reputation and grow the trust of their consumers. ProMach is performance, and the proof is in every package. Learn more about Ossid at www.ossid.com and more about ProMach at www.ProMachBuilt.com.

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