Fresh baked goods such as bread place special demands on the packaging. Sustainability and product protection must go hand in hand. Treetop Biopak has developed compostable bags for fresh bread.
In contrast to conventional plastic bags, which often end up in landfill or are incinerated due to their low recycling rates, Treetop Biopak compostable bags offer an alternative. Sustainable solution for the end of service life. The bags are designed to be composted after proper disposal without leaving behind microplastics or pollutants and are an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional packaging for fresh baked goods.
One of the long-standing challenges with compostable bags was maintaining the freshness of the packaged bread. The company has developed a Single-layer material with higher barrier properties specially developed for bakery products. This material not only fulfils the sustainability criteria, but also solves the problem of freshness by maintaining the shelf life of fresh bread products.
Longer shelf life for bread
In rigorous tests, the compostable bags have shown a shelf life of 7 to 10 days for sliced bread and sourdough bread. The bags supplied on wickets also proved to be can be processed by machine if integrated into automatic bread filling systems This enables bakeries and manufacturers to operate smoothly and efficiently.
In addition to fresh bread, the compostable high barrier material has been successfully tested on flow-wrapping machines with morning goods and bakery products such as pancakes and small cakes. These trials confirm the versatility of the material and demonstrate its effectiveness in various bakery applications while maintaining the required shelf life.
Recent consumer studies by McKinsey's show that consumer preferences have changed significantly: Compostable packaging is the most sustainable choice, outperforming both paper and recycled materials. The introduction of compostable bread bags by Treetop Biopak is an important step towards Reducing the environmental impact of plastics in industry. By offering a sustainable packaging solution that is in line with circular economy principles, these bags have the potential to significantly reduce the plastic footprint of manufacturers, retailers and brands alike.
„We are committed to enabling our customers to harmonise their quality and performance with consumer demands for compostable solutions to reduce plastic waste. This enables a whole range of goods to maintain their freshness and ensure the required shelf life while minimising the impact on the environment.“
Amir Gross, founder of Treetop Biopak
Source: Treetop Biopak
