Amcor says yes to Yollies yoghurt range

The manufacturer behind a yoghurt-on-a-stick range is making use of Amcor's easy-peel-and-release film technology.

The Ireland-based Kerry Group's yoghurt lollies, called Yollies, are made from "extra-thick" yoghurt that's "firm enough to stay on a stick".

Yollies are packaged in stay-fresh pods to retain their shape.

Amcor’s technology allows Yollies to easily come out of the pod, and for children to eat them without making a mess.

The distinctive stay-fresh shape helps build Yollies’ brand personality as the laminate is transformed to form the shape of the yoghurt 'character'.

“Thanks to Amcor’s proprietary film knowledge and ability to partner with Kerry Foods and our designer, the pod solution met all of our objectives and has contributed to the success of Yollies,” said Kerry's dairy packaging manager Colette Sheehan.

This combined effort was recognised with a highly commended award for Yollies in the Best Packaging of a New Product category at the UK Packaging Awards in Europe this month.