The project partners cover the whole value-chain of packing material processing, ranging from the production of bio-plastic resin (Rodenburg) through extrusion and stretching of the plastic films (Taghleef) to the actual packaging of food products (Mars).
The work programme is set up in such a way that the definition of the recipe of the precise Solanyl compound considers the technical as well as the essential health and safety requirements of its industrial production for food-related applications right from the start, laid down by the two project partners Taghleef and Mars. During recipe formulation the machinery specifications and requirements will be taken into account and interim tests will be carried out by a certification institution. Based on the precise Solanyl compound, the industrial production process for the film application will be established. In parallel, all project partners will engage in certification and quality tests relevant for their respective share of the project.
After obtaining the necessary certifications, the introduction on the test market – North-West Europe – will take place. Using this first market introduction as a showcase for the advantages of Solanyl, the project partners will promote further market uptake.
Aim of this novel material offers an environmental friendly alternative solution to flexible, oil-based plastics. It is produced using reclaimed potato starch and PLA re-granulate, which are waste products from the potato processing and sheet extrusion industries respectively and which do not compete with food production.
Not only does it require one-third less energy to produce, it also has a carbon footprint that is over 35% lower than that of traditional packaging materials (polypropylene). Moreover, introducing Solanyl C to the market, also signifies reduced pollution. It is bio-degradable and even compostable. In contrast to other bio-plastics, even if it ends up in the recycling stream for pure oil-based plastic materials, it does not disturb the recycling process in any way.
In short, the environmental and commercial can hardly be underestimated.
Summary
The project partners cover the whole value-chain of packing material processing, ranging from the production of bio-plastic resin (Rodenburg) through extrusion and stretching of the plastic films (Taghleef) to the actual packaging of food products (Mars).
The work programme is set up in such a way that the definition of the recipe of the precise Solanyl compound considers the technical as well as the essential health and safety requirements of its industrial production for food-related applications right from the start, laid down by the two project partners Taghleef and Mars. During recipe formulation the machinery specifications and requirements will be taken into account and interim tests will be carried out by a certification institution. Based on the precise Solanyl compound, the industrial production process for the film application will be established. In parallel, all project partners will engage in certification and quality tests relevant for their respective share of the project.
After obtaining the necessary certifications, the introduction on the test market – North-West Europe – will take place. Using this first market introduction as a showcase for the advantages of Solanyl, the project partners will promote further market uptake.
Aim of this novel material offers an environmental friendly alternative solution to flexible, oil-based plastics. It is produced using reclaimed potato starch and PLA re-granulate, which are waste products from the potato processing and sheet extrusion industries respectively and which do not compete with food production.
Not only does it require one-third less energy to produce, it also has a carbon footprint that is over 35% lower than that of traditional packaging materials (polypropylene). Moreover, introducing Solanyl C to the market, also signifies reduced pollution. It is bio-degradable and even compostable. In contrast to other bio-plastics, even if it ends up in the recycling stream for pure oil-based plastic materials, it does not disturb the recycling process in any way.
In short, the environmental and commercial can hardly be underestimated.