Twin Rivers Paper Co., South Portland, Maine, USA, a producer of lightweight specialty packaging, label, and publishing papers, has begun production of a fluorochemical-free, oil and grease-resistant paper. Used in food service and quick serve restaurant (QSR) packaging, Acadia® EcoBarrier offers the same functionality and performance of the company's Acadia brand, with oil and grease resistance achieved without the use of fluorochemicals.
"The QSR and food service industry are increasingly seeking fluorochemical-free alternatives for their packaging designs. Acadia EcoBarrier answers this need," said Dave Deger, director of Business Development and Marketing. "We believe this product will play an important role in the future as part of our comprehensive and growing portfolio of packaging papers."
Twin Rivers' packaging papers are known for their excellent printability and convertability, with high performance in secondary processes such as coating, waxing, foil and film laminating, and metalizing.
Acadia, an uncoated machine-finished paper, is available in a basis weight range of 15-75 lb and Bladepak C1S coated paper is available in a basis weight range of 35-73 lb. All are FDA-compliant, meeting the requirements for direct food contact.
Twin Rivers Paper Co. has operations in Maine and New Brunswick.
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