LONDON — Treetop Biopak has introduced home compostable bags to address concerns over the environmental impact of plastic bread bags. The new bags are designed to compost once discarded correctly without leaving any microplastics or pollutants behind.

According tobaking packaging exhibition, London-based Treetop Biopak has developed a single-layer material with higher barrier properties specifically designed for baked foods. The bags have been shown to achieve shelf life of 7 to 10 days with sliced bloomer and sourdough bread.

In the United States, the Biodegradable Products Institute has certified the packaging as compostable.

“We are committed to enabling clients to balance their quality and performance with consumer requirements for compostable solutions to reduce waste plastic,” said Amir Gross, company founder. “This allows a whole range of goods to maintain their freshness, ensure the required shelf life, while minimizing any impact on the environment.”

Bakery China, organized by China Association of Bakery and Confectionery Industry (CABCI) and Bakery China Exhibitions Co., Ltd. was launched since 1997. Bakery China is the Asia Pacific's leading event serving the entire value chain for the bakery and confectionery market. The event presents all range of ingredient, equipment, packaging and services, and enables global leading professionals and buyer delegates to meet and share the latest innovations and thinking on manufacturing & distribution, R&D, applications and related services for bakery industry.It is the first choice trade fair to enter China's bakery market.

The 26th Bakery China will be held on May 21-24,2024 at National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai, covering 320,000 sqm show space. Over 2,200 exhibitors and 400,000 visits are expected.

(source: World Bakers)