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Biodegradable film for chocolate Melts

In the UK, Melts chocolate candies from Thorntons are wrapped in metallised, biodegradable NatureFlex™ NM film from Innovia.

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Innovia's NatureFlex™ NM film from is a cellulose-based, biodegradable film manufactured from renewable wood pulp, metallised in-house, and suitable for home composting. This is achieved because the level of metal is so small—less than 0.02%—that it only slows the film’s degradation by a matter of days without interfering with its biodegradability in any other way. Other modified coatings ensure excellent metal lay-down and adhesion providing a very high moisture barrier. It is this high barrier that keeps Thorntons Melts in premium condition.

Mark Aitchison, Thorntons’ Packaging Development Manager, outlined why the confectioner chose NatureFlex™ in this application. “We opted for metallised NatureFlex™ NM film to wrap the Melts as it offers a tight twist-wrap for this product, has an attractive metallic finish, protects the amazing flavour and texture of the chocolates, and is made from sustainable materials.”

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