Valley Fine Foods in California says: “ [it] starts with the finest, 100% natural ingredients, sourced as locally as possible, to inspire new dishes from cuisines around the world. We finish by producing all our chef-crafted creations with 100% certified renewable energy. From the use of onsite solar panels to the purchase of certified renewable energy, we share your commitment to the environment.”
It’s a food company with Mother Earth on its priority list. Now its Three Bridges pasta products are also being packaged in Plantic Technologies’ ultra-high gas barrier, renewably sourced Plantic eco Plastic roll stock.
Plantic eco Plastic roll stock is made predominately from starch. Starch constitutes about 80% of the total package structure and uses up to 40% less energy to produce than conventional ethylene-based polymers. The extremely low oxygen transmission rate of eco Plastic material can extend the shelf life of fresh foods by 15% to 40%, depending on the application.
“The environmental benefits of Plantic eco Plastic, combined with its ability to meet our freshness life demands provide a package which truly fits our belief in creating healthy foods in a healthy way. Our foods are 100% natural, made from ingredients you recognise, nothing artificial, no preservatives and with minimal processing,” Tyler Brown, product development manager of Three Bridges, acknowledged.
“Plantic eco Plastic sets a new standard for barrier packaging performance,” stated Tom Black, president of international business for Plantic Technologies. “We are able to be cost competitive with traditional barrier films and, combined with functional performance, this forms the cornerstone of our value proposition. The ability to improve food freshness and be good stewards of the environment is a great outcome for both Plantic and Valley Fine Foods.”
