Two US companies join forces to present a bio-based packaging solution
Sealed Air Corporation, a provider of packaging solutions, announced that is going to offer a line of packages designed from bio-based resins produced by Kuraray America, a chemical, fiber, and textile manufacturer.
The Plantic bio-based resins produced by Kuraray America will be used to form Plantic materials to package perishable foods such as poultry, beef, and seafood in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, said Karl Deily, President of Sealed Air Food Care division.
"This solution enables us to offer a renewable packaging option and continue helping the industry address food waste by extending the shelf-life and freshness of food. This investment also accelerates Sealed Air’s commitment to building a sustainable future", explained Deily in a press release of the company.
The agreement signed between the two companies is allowing Kurary to expand the range of applications for its Plantic bio-based resins and create new options for sustainable bio-based barrier packaging. "It will benefit consumers, retailers, and processors equally. Plantic materials set a new standard for bio-based barrier packaging performance, provide unmatched sustainability metrics and can be recycled through traditional streams in some countries including Australia", declared Robert Armstrong, Kuraray America’s Plantic division general manager.
Sealed Air mentioned that the new packaging solution will be cost-competitive with traditional barrier films.
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