Domino Printing Sciences has announced the launch of its D-Series C02 laser code for food manufacturers utilising Sappi’s fibre-based barrier papers for flexible packaging.
Domino has collaborated with Sappi, a global provider of sustainable packaging products, to determine the ideal laser coding solution for global food brands requiring high-quality codes on barrier paper packaging.
Dr. Stefan Stadler, team lead at the Domino, said, ‘We are truly excited to be able to offer Sappi’s food packaging customers an effective laser coding solution that makes their recyclable product packaging a truly sustainable alternative to plastic composite materials. The market for sustainable product packaging is growing, and demand for alternatives to hard-to-recycle flexible plastics, such as Sappi’s barrier papers, are only set to increase. We were delighted to work with Sappi to explore these new materials to help find the right coding solution for their customers’ individual requirements.’
Sappi has developed a range of barrier papers to replace conventional, unrecyclable multi-material plastic composites. The product range includes water-based barrier coatings for protection against moisture, oxygen, aroma, grease, and mineral oil.
Exact coding requirements vary depending on the specific customer application; however, all food packaging lines typically require printing of compulsory best before and use by dates, as well as standard batch and product codes. In addition, many food and beverage manufacturers are now looking for more sophisticated coding solutions, including the application of 2D codes to facilitate data sharing and traceability.
