14 Jan 2022 --- Agricultural waste fiber technologists Papyrus Australia is unveiling the “world’s first” fully banana fiber-based clamshell, produced in a molded fiber packaging facility in Sharqiah, Egypt. Edward Byrt, chairman of Papyrus Australia, tells PackagingInsights: “Banana waste is a superior natural fiber possessing unique properties, which make it suitable for processing by utilizing our patented intellectual property and ultimately, for molding to produce food quality packaging, displacing plastic packaging.”Papyrus Australia can now:Produce 6,300 clamshells per hour from its fiber packaging facility.Provide these samples to potential clients, including those interested in establishing a banana fiber food packaging facility. Supply surplus output under an “off-take” agreement to the Halim family operation Al Ahram.
