Compostable nets offer eco-friendly option for produce packaging

AND ARE NOMINATED FOR THE FRUIT LOGISTICA INNOVATION AWARD 2014

Biodegradable packaging that gives supermarkets an organic alternative to using plastic to bag fresh fruit and vegetables has caught the attention of Fruit Logistica’s Innovation Award 2014 judges.

The compostable nets made from cellulose fibres are the brainchild of Austrian company Verpackungszentrum Graz, which is dedicated to making eco-friendly packaging that is as biodegradable as organic food itself. Packaging is soft as well as durable, comes in a range of colours and is breathable, therefore keeping produce fresher for longer while warding off sprouting from onions and potatoes. Beechwood from forest thinning around Europe is used to produce raw materials, which are then spun into special threads and eventually turned into packaging nets.