Ingeo News: April 2025

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A new platform of Ingeo™ polymers


Ingeo™ Extend 4950D enables biaxial film manufacturers to produce BOPLA with transverse direction stretch up to 7x, on equipment originally designed for polymers like polypropylene. The result? Lower production costs and enhanced manufacturing efficiency.


Ideal for applications like coffee capsules, candy wrappers, condiment packaging, and sachets, Ingeo Extend 4950D also delivers faster biodegradability, meeting sustainability goals without compromising performance. Read the Press Release


A Big Announcement

KEYGEA: The Ingeo-Based Compostable Coffee Pod Set to Revolutionize the North American Market


A new era for sustainable coffee begins with KEYGEA, the innovative compostable single-serve pod born from the synergy between FLO Group, a leading European player in the vending and food packaging sector, and NatureWorks, the world’s largest producer of PLA-based biopolymers.

Designed to meet the growing demand for renewable solutions in the North American market, KEYGEA combines sustainability and outstanding performance, ensuring flawless coffee extraction without compromise on quality. Read the Press Release


Click of the Month


Shaping the Future of Food Packaging

As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies evolve to promote sustainability through eco-modulation (economic incentives based on environmental impact), compostable paper packaging is becoming a key focus for brands, especially in sectors like fast food, takeout, and event venues. Certified compostable, poly-coated paper products are gaining traction, but widespread adoption faces challenges due to lengthy testing programs, limited composting infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, and the need for improved labeling and consumer education.

Encouragingly, collaboration across the packaging industry, including alliances like 4Evergreen, are helping advance infrastructure and end-of-life solutions for compostable materials. As innovation continues, the future of packaging is poised to be greener, more circular, and better aligned with environmental goals.

In the spirit of collaboration, please take a moment to share your feedback in the NatureWorks Voice of Customer Survey to guide current innovation programs related to enabling compostable and recyclable coated paper packaging. Take the Voice of Customer Survey



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