The solution is said to be fully compostable and based Futamura’s NatureFlex technology, including a barrier cellulose film layer from Futamura and another biofilm to provide hermetic seals. The structures have been certified as compostable in both industrial and home settings.

The compostable packaging structures are being produced on newly designed GK Sondermaschinenbau machinery. Futamura says the demonstration packs delivered have confirmed the required shelf life and protection for a range of sauces.

Reportedly, the machineability of the new liquid sachet packs have been proven at scale by the first brands implementing the compostable structure. For all GKS machinery, there is said to be no difference in efficiency when using this structure compared to a conventional one.

The first commercial sachets are anticipated to enter the market shortly.