Food

Good barrier properties

Technological improvements impart excellent moisture barrier properties to paper. Water vapour transmission rates can be engineered to suit the products to be wrapped. UV light transmission can be reduced to stop fatty products becoming rancid. Wax coated paper offers excellent seal integrity and is still easy to open. Aroma/odour barriers can be optimised by paper and coating technology.

Perfect for sticky products

Wax offers one of the best release agents available for sticky products like sweets. With the development of new vegetable based waxes the release properties have been improved compared with conventional waxes. In conjunction with paper treatment this release can be enhanced even further. The product life of naturally sticky products can be extended using wax coated paper packaging.

Breathable when necessary

When a product requires a physical protection but needs to ‘breathe’, paper and waxed paper are ideal materials, e.g. paper based cheese and bread packaging. High moisture content foods can benefit from a ‘breathable’ wrap by avoiding bacterial/mould growth.