2M GROUP OF COMPANIES has entered into a multi-year commercial supply agreement with Transcend Packaging to roll out Xampla’s plastic-free Morro™ Coating across the UK.
This innovative coating, which is free from plastic and PFAS, will be produced at scale at the 2M Group of Companies’ facility located in Milton Keynes. It will be supplied through the new venture, Sustainable Packaging Technologies.
Morro™ Coating will specifically be applied to selected paper board applications from Transcend Packaging. This development provides a low-cost, high-strength grease barrier perfect for quick-service restaurants (QSR), enhancing food and drink packaging solutions.
This new partnership emphasizes the companies’ shared commitment to sustainability. It aligns with ongoing initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact through advanced and effective food and drink sustainable packaging solutions.
Classified as a natural plant polymer and exempt from the Single Use Plastics Directive, Morro™ materials offer significant advantages for businesses seeking to adapt to evolving regulatory frameworks. Additionally, they support customers in reducing plastic usage as part of their sustainability objectives.
Alexandra French, CEO of Xampla, remarked:
“This new partnership is part of our rapid scale-up of Morro™ Coating in the marketplace. By licensing our product through the 2M Group of Companies, we are accelerating the adoption of our plastic-free materials, positioning ourselves to meet the growing global demand for natural polymer solutions. This exciting partnership with Transcend represents a crucial step in our journey to replace plastic in people’s everyday lives.”
Mottie Kessler OBE, Chair and CEO of 2M, stated:
“We are thrilled to support Transcend Packaging, a company that aligns with our dedication to innovation and collaborative partnerships aimed at delivering the next generation of sustainable packaging solutions. This agreement marks another significant milestone, showcasing our ability to scale new technologies while maintaining our commitment to sustainability.”
Channing Nuss, Director of Corporate Affairs at Transcend Packaging, added:
“At Transcend Packaging, we strive to deliver unmatched value to our customers by quickly responding to emerging market trends. By leveraging our extensive industry knowledge and strategic partnerships, we are adopting cutting-edge technologies like Xampla’s Morro™ Coating to introduce groundbreaking innovations that assist our clients in achieving their sustainability goals. This transformative coating technology enables us to push the boundaries of traditional food and drink packaging, fostering impactful solutions for our customers and the environment. We look forward to demonstrating what’s possible when innovation and agile thinking work together to launch exciting new packaging options.”
For further details, visit xampla.com/biodegradable-packaging-morro-coating/
