B Corp and global pioneer in sustainable packaging, BioPak, has today announced a milestone partnership with iconic Australian ice-cream company, Everest, launching a nationwide rollout to deliver more sustainable packaging solutions with every scoop.
Everest will transition from plastic to FSC™- certified paper ice cream cups, delivering the same premium quality and craftsmanship with a lighter environmental footprint.
Alongside the cups, the partnership will also introduce a first-of-its-kind FSC™-certified birchwood spoon, custom-designed by BioPak to fit within Everest’s iconic dixie-style serve. This innovative spoon-in-lid solution eliminates the need for individual plastic spoons, marking a major step forward in sustainable convenience for foodservice partners.
With shared values and a mutual commitment to sustainability, the collaboration marks exciting progress for the foodservice industry with BioPak Group’s new CEO, Guy Brent, commenting on the new partnership.
“At BioPak, we’re focused on innovation that drives meaningful change and performance excellence, and we’re proud to work with brands such as Everest that share our vision and are willing to push the boundaries to support sustainable, circular solutions,” said Brent.
Andy Drewery, National Corporate Account Manager at BioPak further highlighted the significance of the relationship between both companies.
“We’ve been big fans of Everest for a number of years, so when the opportunity arose for them to explore a more sustainable packaging solution for their ice cream, it felt like a natural fit. As two customer-centric brands, we are truly aligned in values and committed to delivering quality without compromise.”
Dubbed as a cornerstone and heritage brand that has set the standard for Australian ice cream for more than 60 years, Everest’s Head of Food Service Channel, Doug Whitlock, commented on this packaging evolution.
“Everest is part of the Summit Group, a proudly Australian owned business, and we’re thrilled to be working with industry leaders such as BioPak to help us achieve our sustainability goals, all while delivering the same great taste and craftsmanship that our customers know and love. We’re proud to take this step and lead by example in our industry.” said Whitlock.
A standout feature of Everest’s new ice cream cups are their durability; made from renewable FSC™ paper while maintaining the same integrity and functionality of plastic. This was the result of extensive testing and product engineering, with BioPak developing a solution that not only meets the highest standards of quality, but is also made from rapidly renewable resources. The innovative two-in-one design, featuring an integrated spoon, further reduces reliance on plastic.
The 110ml serve is rolling out nationally across airlines, convenience stores and QSR outlets in March 2026. This will be the first of several sustainable packaging initiatives Everest plans to introduce across its distinctive product range.
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