Kent, UK-based speciality paper and cartonboard supplier, Chapelton, has confirmed that it will distribute dual ovenable, biodegradable, recyclable (as a mono-material) and compostable Eco food barrier grade, called Jazz@heat, from Finnish manufacturer Plastiroll. Jazz@heat is a dispersion coated SBS board, which has been approved and certified for food contact applications. It is suitable for a wide range of direct food contact uses, including dual ovenable trays and bakery products to temperatures up to 220°C, Jazz@heat and has a heat sealable coating. The food barrier product is not only recyclable, compostable and repulpable, but it is also grease, moisture resistant and is mouldable.
Commenting on the distribution deal for Jazz@heat, Chapelton Managing Director, Neil Skelton, stated, “We have already had great successes with the product, with end uses such as airline meals, high end ready meal packaging, cook in box applications amongst others. Our arrangement with Plastiroll works very well as they provide us with the flexibility not offered by other suppliers.”
