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Kelpi<\/a>, the UK-based biomaterials innovation company who have developed a seaweed-derived, high-barrier coating for paper-based packaging, were crowned best Sustainability Start-Up at the Sustainable Food Awards in Amsterdam this month.\u00a0<\/p>\n The awards, part of the European Sustainable Foods Summit, are judged and presented by a panel of senior sustainability leaders from global businesses who are shaping the future of food and packaging.\u00a0<\/p>\n The award recognizes Kelpi\u2019s work to replace conventional fossil fuel-based plastic multi-laminates with a bio-based coating that enables high-performance, paper-based \ufb02exible packaging across multiple categories including food, drink, and nutraceuticals. \u00a0<\/p>\n Kelpi were declared the Gold winner after an assessment based on impact, innovation, scalability, and the strength of evidenced claims. \u00a0<\/p>\n The recognition comes at a crucial year for Kelpi, as the company moves from lab development into commercialization, with a bio-based coating for paper sachet applications already demonstrating the ability to replace traditional plastic layers with a certi\ufb01ed home recyclable and biodegradable alternative. \u00a0<\/p>\n The winning of this award also coincides with Kelpi\u2019s food contact approval<\/a> in the United States, which is expected this year and will mark a key milestone unlocking new opportunities for food applications in one of the world\u2019s largest packaging markets. \u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cBy enabling businesses to transition away from multi-material plastic structures to paper-based alternatives, Kelpi is helping accelerate the shift towards lower-impact packaging at scale in order to help build a sustainable future,\u201d the company says.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n