Barrier coatings guidebook

Well-designed packaging keeps food products safe and fresh from the producer to consumers’ hands. Fiber-based solutions are up to the task thanks to barrier coatings – the hero of demanding packaging applications. But how do barrier-coated products meet packagers’ expectations for protection and sustainability? 

The right combination of paperboard and barrier coating ensures that fiber-based materials can offer features like moisture resistance, gas and aroma barriers, and additional heat resistance – all important factors in reducing food waste. But there are many options, and the right solution depends on the packaged product, storage conditions, brand owner sustainability goals, and other tailored requirements. 

We created this guidebook to help brand owners and retailers better understand the role of barrier coatings and our product offering that meets the most demanding food packaging requirements.  

In this guide, you’ll find:

• Barrier coatings explained in detail, including extruded, dispersion, and laminated varieties
• Sustainability and end-of-life considerations like recycling, biodegradability, and compostability
• Our wide range of barrier solutions for every food end-use
• How we innovate to improve barrier coating recyclability, limit climate impact, and increase bio-based content
• Product examples where fiber-based barrier boards deliver on customers’ expectations

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