The innovative packaging solution by Coexpan and Emsur drives sustainability and the circular economy in the packaging sector
Madrid.– ReKeepEat, the packaging solution developed by Coexpan and Emsur, companies belonging to Grupo Lantero, has been awarded the prestigious WorldStar Awards 2026 in the Food category, reinforcing its position as a global benchmark for innovation and sustainability in the packaging sector.
Organised by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO), the WorldStar Awards annually recognise the best packaging solutions worldwide. This year’s edition featured 481 entries from 36 countries, with Spain ranking among the ten most awarded countries and Grupo Lantero emerging as one of the leading players.
ReKeepEat is a packaging solution designed to preserve freshness for longer and reduce food waste. It consists of a 100% mono-material PET tray and lid, incorporating advanced resealing technology that allows the package to be opened and closed multiple times without losing functionality.
This recognition highlights Grupo Lantero’s innovative capability with ReKeepEat, consolidating its positioning as a highly valued and relevant solution in the global packaging market.
Álvaro Bernad, Corporate Director of Innovation, Marketing and Sustainability at Grupo Lantero, stated: “Receiving the WorldStar Award 2026 in the Food category with ReKeepEat confirms that innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand to transform our industry. This international recognition validates our commitment to delivering more responsible packaging solutions with real value for our customers.”
Fully developed at Innotech, Grupo Lantero’s open innovation centre, ReKeepEat addresses a dual eco-design objective: minimising material usage and reducing environmental impact throughout the entire product life cycle, from manufacturing to recycling. Both the tray and the lid are made from PET, facilitating recyclability, supporting the circular economy and enabling the integration of recycled content into the production process.
Walter Turci, R&D Director at Coexpan, commented: “Every design decision behind ReKeepEat is guided by a clear principle: to reduce material usage to the maximum and minimise environmental impact throughout the product’s life cycle.”
ReKeepEat stands out for its versatility and functionality. It is suitable for sliced products, fresh meat and ready meals, both vacuum-packed and in modified atmosphere packaging. Its design enables family-size formats and easier transport, delivering a simple and efficient consumer experience while creating new business opportunities for manufacturers.
This packaging solution has also received several additional recognitions, including first prize in the Large Company category at the CONAMA Ecodesign Awards, the award for Best Disruptive Packaging Solution at the Foodtech Innovation Awards 2025, and the Liderpack Awards 2025 for Best Save Food Packaging.
With four awards already to its name, ReKeepEat is firmly established as a solution recognised by the industry, helping brands move closer to their 2030 recyclability goals without compromising on design or functionality.
ReKeepEat drives real change towards more circular, efficient and consumer-focused packaging models.
