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Solution reduces plastic in bottom films

For food processors and retailers, SEE offers a paper-based bottom film designed to help reduce plastic consumption.

For food processors and retailers who want to use paper packaging, SEE offers a paper-based base film that is designed to help reduce the use of plastic. The Cryovac brand barrier paper is mouldable and consists of 90 percent paper.

„A clear trend is emerging on the part of food companies. Packaging materials are being put to the test in order to optimise both the circular economy and plastic consumption to ultimately meet customer demand for paper-based materials. Cryovac's mouldable barrier paper ticks all these boxes and offers the industry a practical, easy-to-integrate and sustainable packaging solution.“

Markus Zavec, Sales Director Germany, Austria and Switzerland Food Packaging at SEE

The new paper-based bottom film is compatible with both vacuum skin packaging (VSP) and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). It was developed for a range of roller, thermoforming and VSP systems and is suitable for packaging a range of products such as fresh meat, meat and sausage products, fish and seafood, cheese or alternative proteins.

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„Our latest paper-based packaging solution for food products offers the superior Barrier protection, for which our Cryovac brand range is so well known. This solution fulfils exceptional oxygen and barrier requirements to keep food fresh for longer and extend shelf life. The ecological footprint is minimised by Less waste and wastage sustainably reduced. The Cryovac brand of mouldable barrier paper helps retailers to increase their sales. Its composition of 90 per cent renewable fibres can appeal to sustainability-conscious shoppers, while hermetic seals help to improve product presentation and ensure optimum moisture, freshness, texture and flavour. The bottom web is peelable to meet consumer demand for easy opening behaviour.“

Markus Zavec

The paper-based bottom film is available in the colours white and kraft and can be combined with Darfresh brand vacuum skin films. Cryovac compatible to hold the products in place and minimise movement in the packaging. The mouldable barrier paper consists of 90 per cent paper and 10 per cent plastic and can be disposed of in paper waste (according to Aticelca 501 UNI 11743 passport levels), where appropriate local recycling services are available.

Source: SEE

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