Xampla, Morro\u2122 Coating is an alternative to both renewable and fossil-derived plastic coatings<\/a>. Made from plant protein, the material is food contact safe and delivers excellent grease, water and oxygen barrier performance as well as heat-seal ability.<\/p>\nClassified as a natural polymer, Morro\u2122 Coating is completely free from both Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS), known as \u2018forever chemicals\u2019, and plastic. \u00a0The material is exempt from the Single Use Plastic Directive.<\/p>\n
A completely natural material, it can be used on a variety of substrates and tailored for use across many food packaging applications.<\/p>\n
Alexandra French, CEO at Xampla, said: \u201cThis deal marks a landmark expansion of our Morro\u2122 Coating in market for the packaging industry, demonstrating our support to the industry and our plastic-reduction ambitions. The biggest name players in the food sector trust Huhtamaki as the first choice in sustainable packaging solutions, so their introduction of Xampla\u2019s coating allows a positive environmental change to benefit millions of consumers. Partnerships like these are what drive us. Where there is a joint commitment to enable plant-based solutions at scale for the maximum benefit to the natural environment.”<\/p>\n
Mottie Kessler OBE, Chair and CEO of the 2M Group of Companies said, \u201cThe 2M Group of Companies are committed to promoting sustainable solutions using innovation in science and manufacturing. We are proud to be working with Huhtamaki, one of the leading packaging manufacturers in the world and Xampla to deliver alternatives to plastic packaging, which help create a better future for our planet\u201d<\/p>\n
Andy Hesp, General Manager Huhtamaki UK & Ireland, said: \u00a0\u201cAt Huhtamaki, our ambition and values to lead the way in sustainable food packaging are clear. Packaging enhances food security and makes everyday necessities more hygienic, more accessible and more affordable. The adoption of Xampla\u2019s technology on some of our core food service solutions further contributes towards our drive to protect food, people and the planet.”<\/p>\n
Xampla’s landmark partnership with the 2M Group of Companies was announced last year and this exciting milestone represents significant progress on the commercialization of Morro\u2122 technology.<\/p>\n
The 2M Group of Companies and Xampla were successfully awarded an Innovate UK SMART grant to scale-up the manufacture, supply and distribution of Morro\u2122 Coating to multiple tonnes per day.<\/p>\n
The deal will give Huhtamaki exclusivity on use of the coating in food service containers made from fluted corrugate board. \u00a02M Group of Companies is looking to agree further partnerships for other applications of Xampla technology.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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