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UPM, Ingredion and Paramelt Debut Plant-Based Coatings
A new proof of concept combines paper with bio-based grease barrier and heat-seal layers.
- What happened
- UPM Specialty Materials, Ingredion, and Paramelt have introduced a proof of concept combining UPM's base paper with Ingredion's starch-based grease barrier and Paramelt's bio-based heat-seal layer. The collaboration debuts functional, plant-based coatings designed for food packaging paper applications.
- Why it matters
- This development provides new material options for creating functional, plant-based food packaging papers using bio-based barriers and seal layers.
- Who is affected
- Converters, materials suppliers, and brand-owner packaging buyers.
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- Plant-Based Coatings Add Function to Food Packaging Paper — Published Content Feed | Packaging World
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