biodegradable food packaging: a sustainable solution for the paper & packaging industry

This case study explores how Aurorium worked with a customer in the paper and packaging industry to create a high-performance, biodegradable food packaging solution that didn't involve single-use plastics.

Key highlights include:

• Customer challenge: Eliminating single-use plastic food packaging and finding a truly sustainable alternative.
• Innovative solution: Utilizing Xiran SMA™ Emulsifier, a vegetable wax-based solution, to create grease-resistant, biodegradable food packaging.
• Sustainability benefits: Replacing plastic with a fully biodegradable solution and reducing food waste through enhanced grease resistance.
• Better consumer experience: Improving the customer experience by preventing oil and grease deposits on packaging.

customer challenge

eliminating single-use plastic in food packaging

The customer's existing single-use plastic food packaging posed environmental concerns. Their current coated paper solution proved problematic due to its unrecyclable plastic content.

The customer required a sustainable and biodegradable food packaging solution that maintained food product quality and enhanced the consumer experience, specifically addressing oil and grease resistance.

Aurorium's innovative solution

Xiran SMA™ emulsifier for grease-resistant, biodegradable food packaging

Aurorium's technical team worked closely with the customer to understand their specific food packaging requirements and challenges. This collaboration led to the development of a biodegradable food packaging solution featuring Xiran SMA™ Emulsifier, offering:

• Sustainable source: Derived from vegetable wax, a renewable and environmentally friendly resource.
• Superior grease resistance: Provides excellent resistance to oil and grease, preventing food from becoming soggy and maintaining product quality.
• Efficient application: The emulsifier's small, consistent particle size allows for efficient coverage and low-pressure application.
• Biodegradability: Fully biodegradable, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic food packaging.

proven benefits

sustainable food packaging reduces food waste and improves consumer experience

The collaboration with Aurorium yielded significant benefits for the customer's food packaging, including a fully biodegradable alternative to plastic, reduced food waste due to improved grease resistance, and an improved consumer sensory experience.

biodegradable food packaging builds brand loyalty and streamlines production

Beyond the core benefits, the new food packaging solution also fostered brand loyalty among environmentally conscious consumers and streamlined production processes due to the efficient application of the vegetable wax coating.

customer impact

successfully transitioning to biodegradable food packaging with Aurorium

Partnering with Aurorium enabled the customer to successfully transition from single-use plastic to a high-performing, biodegradable food packaging solution, achieving their sustainability goals while enhancing product quality and consumer satisfaction.

Specificallly, the customer experienced:

• Reduced environmental impact: Eliminated their reliance on single-use plastics, contributing to a smaller environmental footprint.
• Improved product quality: Maintained food freshness and quality for longer due to the grease-resistant properties of the new packaging.
• Enhanced brand image: Strengthened their brand image by demonstrating a commitment to sustainability.
• Increased customer satisfaction: Provided a better consumer experience with packaging that is both functional and environmentally friendly.
• Met sustainability goals: Successfully achieved their corporate sustainability objectives by transitioning to a fully biodegradable solution.

future outlook

Aurorium continues to innovate in biodegradable food packaging solutions

Aurorium remains dedicated to developing innovative, sustainable solutions for the food packaging industry.

Xiran SMA™ Emulsifier showcases our commitment to high-performance, environmentally friendly materials. Explore Aurorium’s expertise in grease-resistant biodegradable food packaging and discover how we can help you achieve your sustainability goals.

Talk to us today to discuss your specific food packaging needs.