1st compostable confectionery packaging

A collaboration between Innovia Films, BASF SE, the DFTA and the Flint Group, is being hailed as a world first.   With printed packaging under scrutiny by environmentalists,efficiency and sustainability are essential.  Evermore biodegradable components are being used in packaging, and now a compostable confectionery wrapper has been produced in a joint project, based on a layout from Kalfany Süße Werbung GmbH & Co. KG.
 
BASF SE provided the newly developed and fully compostable lamination adhesive Epotal ECO, which is certified by DIN CERTCO, while Innovia Films supplied the compostable NatureFlex lamination films for the confectionery bags and wrappers.
 
Printing took place in the technology centre of the DFTA in Stuttgart, using printing inks and plates from the Flint Group.  The well-proven nyloflex ACE Digital plate was used in the process, which is optimized suited for printing flexible and aseptic packaging.
 
FlexiPrint MV ink was used for the project.  It is heavy metal-free and also suitable for composting, while offering high colour strength and excellent gloss in a system that is free of TAA and phthalates.

The new confectionery packaging has been distributed with great success at various exhibitions and events.