As market demand for fluorochemical-free, oil and grease resistant (OGR) food packaging substrates increases, Twin Rivers Paper Company has advanced the category with the reformulation of its EcoBarrier product line. This high-barrier, next-generation paper delivers performance and choice to converters and brand owners for demanding fast food, quick-serve, and fast-casual food applications.
"Eight years ago, EcoBarrier was one of the first commercialized non-fluorinated papers. Our time in the market gives us a unique understanding of evolving packaging needs and the foresight to know that FC-free papers would quickly become the standard," said Rachel Van Wychen, Director of Packaging. "Our development team worked closely with some of the largest and most well-known fast-food brands in the country to re-engineer this high-value substrate."
Enhanced EcoBarrier delivers grease resistance and printability for food packaging applications including burger wraps, basket liners, French fry and hashbrown pouches, cookie bags, and microwave food bags.
EcoBarrier is fluorochemical-free, meets FDA requirements for direct food contact, and provides excellent converting performance, including gluing, folding, and laminating. This grease-resistant paper is available in a basis weight range of 18 - 30 lb. /29 - 49 gsm (24 x 36/500).
Additionally, it is 100% recyclable, biodegradable, and plastic-free, making it a sustainable substrate choice for food packagers.
Ecobarrier is a part of the Acadia line, a portfolio of highly-functional coated and uncoated packaging papers designed for applications that require oil and grease resistance, wet-strength, FDA compliance, printability, strength properties, fiber certification, and recycled content.
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