Arjowiggins answers food brands demand for sustainable packaging with revolutionary new translucent barrier paper
As part of its mission to help food brand owners and retailers create a circular economy society , world-renowned paper manufacturer Arjowiggins has launched Sylvicta – a ground-breaking new sustainable alternative to plastics in packaging .
Truly revolutionary , Sylvicta is a translucent , functional barrier paper that has been proven to preserve the quality of food and cosmetics just as well as conventional plastics – all the while ensuring limited impact on the environment . Testament to its unique sustainable properties , the pioneering paper is fully recyclable , compostable , 44 FDPP - www . fdpp . co . uk marine degradable and made from renewable raw materials .
Sylvicta ’ s distinct advantage is its very high barrier to oxygen – the leading cause of food spoilage – which means it can help reduce food waste by prolonging shelf life during the transportation , retail and consumer phases of the value chain .
Through precision fibre refining , Arjowiggins ’ experienced R & D teams have developed this unique translucent paper with a natural bonding , without the need of any harmful chemicals . The result is a paper with a barrier to oxygen , aroma , mineral oils and fatty foodstuffs .
Additionally , Arjowiggins is working continuously with food brand owners and packaging converters to open up an endless array of applications — from windows in packaging to make the content visible , pouches for dry fruits , bags for salads , and flow-packs for chocolate bars , all the way through to metallised versions of Sylvicta for butter or margarine packaging .
Answering the market ’ s need for sustainable alternatives to single-use packaging and flexible laminates , with