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Sustainable food and beverage packaging company OxBarrier has launched its first technology licensing programme to make its single-serve compostable coffee capsule available for the global coffee industry.<\/p>\n

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The patented technology includes an integrated oxygen barrier to maintain freshness and flavour while addressing the environmental concerns associated with traditional single-serve coffee capsules.<\/p>\n

OxBarrier said its intellectual property portfolio has been reinforced by the European Patent Office, which upheld the validity of multiple patents after contentious proceedings.<\/p>\n

With patents granted in over 30 countries, including all key European markets, Canada, and Australia, OxBarrier is preparing itself for global partnerships and licensing opportunities.<\/p>\n

According to the company, by adopting this compostable technology, companies can meet the growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly, high-performance single-serve coffee options.<\/p>\n

An estimated 576,000 tonnes (t) of capsule waste is generated each year, and millions end up in landfills, according to Mongabay<\/em>, 2022; Earth.org<\/em>, 2024. OxBarrier\u2019s compostable capsules may offer a solution to this pressing issue.<\/p>\n

OxBarrier managing director Boele Oltmans said: \u201cSingle-serve capsules are a symbol of modern convenience, but they have also created a global waste challenge.<\/p>\n

\u201cOxBarrier\u2019s technology allows brands to offer compostable capsules without sacrificing quality or shelf life. Our goal is to help the industry transition to sustainable single-serve packaging at scale, hence our drive to \u2018Preserve with Purpose\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n

Besides OxBarrier, several packaging companies are making efforts towards sustainable food and beverage packaging.<\/p>\n

Earlier this month, Netherlands-based flexible packaging supplier Royal Vaassen, in partnership with UPM Specialty Papers, introduced a range of recyclable barrier paper<\/a> solutions designed to meet stringent food safety and recyclability standards.<\/p>\n

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