TIPA, a global pioneer in compostable packaging innovation, is launching an advanced home compostable high-barrier film for laminated savoury snack and crisp packaging. The solution addresses critical challenges in eco-conscious packaging for crisps and salty snacks, offering enhanced functionality and durability.
This unveiling coincides with growing demand for sustainable snack packaging as the global market for chips and crisps is due to significantly grow in the next five years.
The 312MET Premium film is a lightweight, ultra-thin metalized solution designed for high barrier protection against salt, oil, and moisture—traditional challenges for compostable snack packaging. These barrier properties eliminate the need for an additional sealing layer, making it highly efficient for converting and versatile for various applications.
This film is available globally for purchase in reels and when paired with cellulose or paper layers, it makes one of the market’s thinnest 2-ply home compostable solutions for crisps, chips, and snacks.
Suitable for packaging crisps, chips, snacks, granola bars, grains, coffee, and tea, the film offers exceptional freshness and extended shelf life while maintaining an eco-friendly end-of-life.
“Packaging crisps in compostable materials has long been a formidable challenge due to their corrosive properties,” said Gary Tee, VP Global Converting at TIPA. “With the improvements to our high-barrier film, we’re taking a significant step forward in reducing plastic waste while ensuring snack brands and consumers have a viable, thin, high-performance sustainable option.”
This move underscores TIPA’s commitment to combating the mounting plastic waste crisis. With crisps packaging making up a significant portion of non-recycled waste, TIPA’s solution aims to pave the way for brands to shift toward truly circular and environmentally responsible packaging alternatives.
For more information, visit the TIPA website.