The market for compostable products is expanding, due in part to a growing composting infrastructure. Part I [...]
Northern Technologies, which manufactures Natur-Tec compostable bags, has expanded its product line to include items such as cutlery, films and foam for packaging. “We have been doing a lot of product development over the past two years, taking a base technology and targeting new segments,” says Vineet Dalal, Vice-President & Director of Global Market Development, Northern Technologies International Corporation. “We have been looking to continually increase the biocontent in our products, and are working with some large consumer goods companies to incorporate our film into their packaging, such as for chocolates and candies. However, these applications require a lot of R&D to meet specific properties for shelf life, etc., and take a while to commercialize.”
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