Stora Enso starts the production of formed fiber products

Finnish pulp and paper products manufacturer Stora Enso has started producing formed fiber foodservice products at Hylte Mill in Sweden. The production ramp-up follows the investment announced in 2019 and enables the manufacture of renewable, recyclable, and biodegradable products. The PureFiber by Stora Enso eco-product range is produced without plastic and per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), enabling a safe and sustainable alternative for fresh food packaging. The Group is also investing in more formed fiber capacity in Sweden and China. Through its partnership with HS Manufacturing Group and its patented technology, PROTĒAN, Stora Enso offers a plastic-free barrier technology for food contact packaging applications. According to the company, the joint patent-pending technology offers a recyclable and biodegradable solution that gives fiber-based packaging water, grease, and oil-resistant barrier properties, without plastic or PFAS. The solution can be applied for a range of products, such as single-use foodservice items. A Life-Cycle Analysis study shows that the PureFiber product line has a CO2 footprint that is approximately 75% lower than competing packaging materials. “Market demand for formed fiber…

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