Nestlé has for the first time packaged its YES! snack bars in recyclable paper using a high-speed flow wrap technology.

The company said the launch has unlocked the potential for recyclable paper packaging to be widely used in the confectionery industry.

Up until now, high-speed production of shelf-stable snacks was only achieved using plastic films and laminates.

Now paper can be used at large scale while guaranteeing product quality and freshness over the entire shelf life.

The wrapper is widely recycled in the countries wher it will be available, the company said.

The paper comes from sustainable sources certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and The Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification.