Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP) has launched Foopak Bio Natura Cup, a 100% bio-degradable cup for hot and cold food and beverages including ice cream, hot drinks and takeaway snacks. The product, part of the Foopak range including greaseproof papers and boards, cupcakes, bakery liners, heat sealable, PE and folding boxboards, taps into demand for halal products and, in the UK, growing scrutiny over non-recyclable/non-degradable coffee cups.
Speaking to Andika Roemin, senior VP, Middle East and North Africa (MENA), APP, at Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai (November 7-9) where Foopak Bio Natura Cup is on display, he said the event represents an opportunity to connect with buyers from across the world, in particular the Middle East and Africa which are some of the fastest growing regions when it comes to food packaging.
“The Bio Natura Cup is a fully recyclable and 100% bio-degradable and compostable cup that can be used across range of applications,” he said. “It makes use of a bio-degradable aqueous coating as an alternative to a PE lining, ensuring the packaging is easily recyclable and compostable at end of life without the need for difficult and expensive plastic separation. “The entire Foopak range is also halal-certified to the Indonesian HAS 23000 standard. Assurance that an entire product, including its packaging, is free from non-halal ingredients has become increasingly important to this rapidly growing market.”
(Source: Dairyreporter )