17 Apr 2023 --- UPM Specialty Papers and Henkel have developed a grease-resistant, recyclable and heat-sealable paper-based packaging material compatible with existing packaging lines. The high-performance packaging concept is suitable for a wide range of dry foods that require grease resistance, such as party snacks and bread sticks – both of which will be available as samples at Interpack 2023 in Düsseldorf, Germany, May 4-10. The plastic coating traditionally required for protection and heat-sealing makes the recycling of the final product difficult. UPM Specialty Papers and Henkel say they have reinvented the concept to help brand owners and converters meet ever-growing consumer and regulatory demands for easy-to-recycle packaging.