NatureWorks & Metalvuoto Launch High Barrier Ingeo-based Flexible Film for Long Shelf Life
NatureWorks and Metalvuoto announced a new generation of high barrier Ingeo-based flexible substrates designed to keep processed foods fresh on store shelves. While Ingeo film has been used for years in fresh food packaging, this is the first application for longer shelf life foods that are increasingly packaged in flat, stand up, or squared bottom pouches. The introduction comes in response to a strong interest from the flexible packaging market in packaging simplification, with brands looking to move from complex multilayer laminates to simpler packaging solutions without compromising shelf life. The Metalvuoto film allows using a two-layer pouch with performance matching that of three-layer pouches. Fig. 1: This New Ingeo-based Film from Metalvuoto Provides High Oxygen and Water Vapor Barrier Properties Which are Ideal for Shelf Stable Food Packaging. Gianni Costanzo, Metalvuoto Executive Director, explained, “Until now, the flexible packaging industry has grown up around