machinery feature | Thermoforming


at a faster rate,” said Paul Antoniadis, CEO of Solegear. The two companies have agreed to an outsourcing


agreement, under which Lindar will provide manage- ment and other support services to Solegear. Lindar will continue to market and sell bioplastic packaging, which it says will make the transition seamless for its existing bioplastic customers.


Amut Comi’s ACF series can be supplied in a range of configurations


generated over CAD$1.3m (US$1m) in revenue in 2015. Lindar has produced thermoformed packaging since 1993 and its products include single-serve and tamper evident food packaging. “Combining Lindar’s thermoformed packaging


know-how with Solegear’s commitment to engineering plant-based materials gives us the people, infrastruc- ture, products and pricing to further scale our business


Click on the links for more information: ❙ www.bettershelter.org ❙ www.safeman.se ❙ www.cannon.com ❙ www.illig.de ❙ www.omv.it ❙ www.gncanada.com ❙ www.kiefel.com ❙ www.wm-thermoforming.com ❙ www.amut.it ❙ www.total.com ❙ www.teknorapex.com ❙ www.trienda.com ❙ www.solegear.ca ❙ www.lindarcorp.com


High barrier flexible films for food packaging – The global market


July 2016


This brand new report from AMI is an independent assessment of the growing global market for high barrier films for food packaging.


GLOBAL DEMAND FOR FLEXIBLE FOOD PACKAGING FILMS 2010-2020


Growth rates


Units: 000 Tonnes Polyethylene BOPP


Cast PP BOPET BOPA Others TOTAL


of which high barrier


2010 2015 2016 2020 2010-2015 2015-2016 6,082.8 7,354.5 7,622.7 8,975.1 3.9% 3.6% 3,519.8 4,453.8 4,620.9 5,607.1 4.8% 3.8% 1,577.3 1,917.0 2,000.1 2,509.4 4.0% 4.3% 1,497.4 173.1 774.0


2,052.8 212.0 873.6


2,180.4 220.7 904.2


2,829.7 6.5% 255.0


1,009.1 13,624.4 16,863.7 17,549.0 21,185.4


4.1% 2.5%


6.2% 4.1% 3.5%


1,099.3 1,422.6 1,500.4 1,882.9 5.3% 5.5%


2015-2020 4.1% 4.7% 5.5% 6.6% 3.8% 2.9%


4.4% 4.1% 4.7% 5.8%


In the context of this study the focus is on film solutions which provide an oxygen permeability of less than 10cc at the point of manufacture.


Reference will also be made to films which provide good


moisture protection, though not necessarily against oxygen. Historically, the flexible packaging industry has concentrated on measuring the effectiveness of a film specification in preventing the ingress of oxygen, carbon dioxide and moisture. In recent times, it has been recognised that other factors, such as protection against migration of mineral oil, are important. Ultra violet light also can be important where transparent materials are used.


There are a variety of factors which are driving the market for flexibles. Sustainability is the watchword on the list of all food manufacturers' concerns. Destroying the planet's resources and using fossil fuels to manufacture brands are sensitive issues. Compared with rigid packaging the flexibles alternative has significant distribution advantages, requiring fewer lorries to transport to the food packer and generating fewer greenhouse gases. Savvy consumers, particularly the younger generation, use their hand held devices to find out about newly launched food products. They want to know the opinions of their friends. Functionality of food and packaging are critical elements, with on-the-go packaging responding to changing habits of meal times and snacking.


The millennial generation, born between 1980 and 2000, have a significant influence on packaging trends and represent more than 1.8 billion consumers worldwide. They do not have nostalgic thoughts about cans or cartons and are willing to try alcoholic beverages in pouches or individual milk portions in flexible stickpacks.


M216-High barrier flexible films for food packaging Page 2 ➤ Substrates : BOPET, BOPP, Cast PP, Blown PE, & BOPA.


➤ Market segmentation: Dehydrated foods & cereal, snack foods, beverages, meat & fish, dairy, bakery, other foods.


➤ Geographic scope: Europe, North America, South America, Middle East & Africa, China, Japan, Indian subcontinent, other Asia Pacific


www.amiplastics.com; email: consult@amiplastics.com; Tel: +44 117 9249 442 For further information and a copy of our proposal please contact Elizabeth Carroll: ec@amiplastics.com


Included is a summary of activities of 100 supply chain participants, including resin suppliers, film manufacturers and converters.


July 2016


DEMAND FOR HIGH BARRIER FILMS BY TYPE 2010-2020


1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000


200 400 600 800


0 2010 2015 2016 2020 Other


DEMAND FOR HIGH BARRIER FLEXIBLE FILMS BY END USE APPLICATION 2015


AlOx/SiOx PVdC films & coatings


July 2016


EVOH films & coatings


Metallisation


© AMI Consulting, 2016


EVOH coextruded films of 7 layers and upwards are becoming the norm investments for converters involved in chilled foods markets of meat, fish and cheese. Other niche markets include speciality bread, bag in box and products requiring additional aroma protection or foods which have potentially aggressive ingredients, such as acetic acid. The tendency is to include polypropylene, nylon, PE and EVOH in one single manufacturing step. As yet, EVOH has not made significant inroads into the retort market, due to its sensitivity to moisture.


Dehydrated foods & cereals


PVdC films and coatings are long established in the market place but unlike most other high barrier coatings and films have been showing only relatively modest growth globally and in Europe and North America has been in slow decline due to the negative association with vinyl chemistry and the rise of cost effective alternatives. That said the material is well established and still widely used in these markets where there is no compelling reason (such as brand owner pressure) to replace it.


The main drivers for growth will be aluminium foil replacement, extension of shelf life, packed product visibility and sustainability. Although only in the formative stage of development, mono polymer high barrier film solutions are forecast to be commercialised within the next 5 years. This will lead to a better environmental consumer perception of flexible packaging as recycling will be facilitated.


M216-High barrier flexible films for food packaging


Traditional dehydrated foods requiring high barrier include soups, sauces and meal accompaniments. Major global brands are Maggi (Nestlé) and Knorr (Unilever). For decades the mainstay sachet material was a Paper/ Aluminium based tandem extrusion laminate. In recent years, both metallised PET and metallised BOPP have managed limited penetration, replacing aluminium. Polyester is the majority anchor web due to its combination of very high protection against both oxygen and moisture and metallised films accounted for nearly two-thirds of demand for high barrier films in this segment in 2015.


Herbs and spices, being very aromatic, require a relatively high level of protection. As well as aluminium options, both PVdC coated and vacuum metallised films are being utilised.


Dried fruits, as a snack or cooking aid, are susceptible to flavour loss, drying out and colour loss. Duplex or triplex met PET combinations are used.


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