Valley Fine Foods of Benicia, CA, has announced its decision to package its Three Bridges line of 100% natural chef crafted pasta products in renewably sourced Plantic eco Plastic produced by Australia-based Plantic Technologies.

peco Plastic roll stock is made predominately from proprietary starch technology based on the use of high-amylose corn starch, a material derived from annual harvesting of specialized non-genetically modified (hybrid) corn. This constitutes about 80 percent of the total package structure and uses up to 40 percent 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 percent to 40 percent, 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,” states Tyler Brown, Product Development Manager of Three Bridges. “Our foods are 100% natural, made from ingredients you recognize, nothing artificial, no preservatives and with minimal processing.”

Next to its manufacturing plant in Australia, Plantics Technology also has production sites in Germany and sales offices in the United States. The company offers a broad range of products in the barrier packaging sector.

“Plantic eco Plastic sets a new standard for barrier packaging performance,” says 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.”
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