19 Oct 2021 --- Coveris is converting a “potentially revolutionary” new paper into flexible packaging for dry foods to meet growing demand for recyclable alternatives to plastic-based solutions. Notably, the material’s barrier properties are competitive with plastic, mitigating food waste. PackagingInsights discusses the PaperBarrier Seal project’s technicalities with Bernhard Mumelter, group innovation manager at Coveris, who is responsible for the material’s coating technology, and Christian Kolarik, president for flexibles at Coveris.
