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Press Releases

Compostable Coffee Packaging Solution
April 2012
Innovia Films’ compostable, cellulose-based material, NatureFlex™ is helping a New Zealand coffee roaster meet its commitment to being socially and environmentally responsible.
 
 
Fruit For Schools Packed in Compostable Film
March 2012
Innovia Films’ compostable, cellulose-based material, NatureFlex™ NVS, is helping to spread the healthy eating message in Italian schools.
 
 
Cost Competitive Solutions with Premium Performance
March 2012
Innovia Films continues to support customers in utilising the latest printing technologies.
 
Come and see us at DSCOOP in Washington DC, 22-25 March 2012, Booth 129 – in the Labels and Packaging Area, where several of our substrates will be running on the WS4600 and 6600 presses in the demonstration section.
 
 
Compostable Packaging Films Provides Fairytale Ending for Premium Sweets
February 2012
Innovia Films’ compostable cellulose-based material, NatureFlex™, has been selected by Miss Muffet & Co, to wrap its range of fairytale and nursery rhyme inspired premium confectionery.
 
 
Easter Eggs Stand Out in Renewable, Compostable Stand Up Pouches
February 2012
Innovia Films’ renewable, compostable cellulose-based material, NatureFlex™, won Ganong Bros Limited’s approval, to pack its range of Easter confectionery in stand up pouches.
 
 
Shrink Tightening Film Wraps Ferrero Chocolates
January 2012
Innovia Films’ shrink tightening BOPP substrate, Propafilm™ OS, has been selected by global confectionery manufacturer, Ferrero, to overwrap boxes of its Rondnoir chocolates.
 
 
New Investment for Tobacco Films
December 2011
Innovia Films has committed to investing in a multi-million Euro project to add another new state-of-the-art slitting facility at its Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) production plant at Merelbeke, Ghent.
 
 
Joint Approach Towards An Innovative Sustainable Packaging Solution
November 2011
Innovia Films and Sappi Fine Paper Europe have joined forces to demonstrate potential laminate structures, using their respective products, suitable for end users in the food, confectionery and pharmaceutical industries.
 
 
Interactive Printed Electronic Labels Light Up Beverage Bottles
November 2011

Innovia Films Ltd, a leading global manufacturer of speciality films, and PragmatIC Printing Ltd, the pioneer in imprinted logic circuits, has announced the successful integration of printed electronic functionality onto Innovia Films’ Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) label substrates.

 
 
 
Renewable Lightweight Coffee Pouches
October 2011
Innovia Films, a leading innovator in filmic solutions for packaging, has developed a range of cellulose-based films that when laminated together with other bio materials, can provide a fully renewable filmic structure suitable for coffee pouches - NatureFlex™.
 
 
Compostable Packaging Films Provide Effective Barrier Against Mineral Oil Residues
August 2011
Innovia Films manufactures cellulose-based renewable and compostable filmic solutions that offer the necessary oxygen and moisture barrier properties required for dried foods. Now these NatureFlex™ films have been scientifically tested and also proven to provide an effective barrier against mineral oil residues.
 
 
Environmental Leadership Award
July 2011
Innovia Films, the global manufacturer of BOPP and cellulose films used in the packaging and labels industries, has been honoured with an Environmental Leadership Award at the 2011 Chemical Industry Association (CIA) awards.
 
 
NatureFlex™ Film Blossoms Into Flower Bulb Packaging
June 2011
Innovia Films’ transparent, compostable cellulose-based material, NatureFlex™ NVS, has been chosen by a consortium of three Dutch exporters, to pack their range of flower bulbs.
 
 
New Website for Innovia Films
March 2011
Innovia Films, the leading international producer of speciality BOPP and cellulose substrates, has launched a new corporate website at www.innoviafilms.com
 
 
Australian Compostability Standards Met For NatureFlex™
March 2011
Innovia Films is pleased to announce that its cellulose-based biofilm, NatureFlex™, meets the Australian AS4736 standard for biodegradable plastics suitable for composting and other microbial treatment.
 
 
BOPP Label Films Reduce Pack Weight and Waste
March 2011
Innovia Films, the world leading, innovative producer of speciality BOPP and cellulose substrates for a variety of labelling techniques, has launched a new range of films suitable for linerless label applications, Rayoface™ NB.
 
 
Infinity Foods Natural Snacks Packed in High Barrier NatureFlex™ NK
December 2010
Innovia Films’ high barrier compostable cellulose-based material, NatureFlex™ NK, has been chosen by organic food wholesaler, Infinity Foods, to wrap its range of snack packs.
 
 
Emballage 2010 - NatureFlex™ N913 Launch
November 2010
Stand 6C, 110 - Innovia Films will launch a new grade of NatureFlex™ at Emballage 2010 in Paris.
 
 
Boulder Canyon™ Adopts Metallised NatureFlex™ Film for Potato Chip Pack
November 2010
Boulder Canyon™ Natural Foods, a leading North American snack food manufacturer, has introduced a renewable, fully compostable pack for its line of All Natural Kettle Cooked Potato Chips.
 
 
Made in the USA - New NatureFlex™ Films Launched
September 2010
Innovia Films has launched its high barrier NatureFlex™ range of renewable and compostable cellulose-based packaging films for the North American market. The new films, NatureFlex™ NKR and NKA, manufactured in Tecumseh, Kansas, provide the highest moisture barriers of any transparent bio-film on the market.   
 
 
RayoForm™ IML Films
September 2010
Innovia Films announces the introduction of a new range of Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) In Mould Label (IML) films for injection moulding - RayoForm™.
 
 
HP Indigo® Preferred Partner Status Goes Global
September 2010
Innovia Films has been Preferred Media Partners with HP Indigo® since the partner program inception in 2008 for the EMEA region, supporting the global launch of the WS6000 at DRUPA with pre-certified substrates. In 2009, the partner status was extended to include North America and now in 2010 it has been extended further to incorporate Asia Pacific and Japan as part of a two year, Global Preferred Partner Status. Only a limited number of global media partnerships are currently planned by HP and Innovia is proud to be recognised.
 
 
NatureFlex™ High Barrier Family Tree Grows
June 2010
Innovia Films has expanded its high barrier NatureFlex™ range of biodegradable and compostable cellulose-based packaging films.
 
 
Caffè Culture 2010
June 2010
Stand H22: Innovia Films will be exhibiting its full range of products at Caffè Culture 2010, Europe’s leading trade exhibition, catering for the growing café bar market.
 
 
Rosupak 2010
June 2010
Innovia Films will be showcasing its products at Rosupak 2010, Russia’s leading packaging exhibition. The company is a major manufacturer of speciality Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) and Cellulose films with production sites in the UK, USA, Belgium and Australia and 15 sales offices around the world, including in Moscow.
 
 
Thorntons Melts Wrapped in Metallised NatureFlex™
May 2010
Innovia Films’ metallised, biodegradable material, NatureFlex™ NM, has been selected by British confectionery manufacturer, Thorntons, to wrap its new Melts brand.
 
 
Cadbury Flake Uses NatureFlex™
April 2010
Innovia Films’ metallised, biodegradable material, NatureFlex™ NM, has been selected by major confectionery manufacturer, Cadbury, to wrap its Flake brand in Australasia.
 
 
Ananda Chocolate’s Shelf Life Increased
February 2010
Innovia Films’ high barrier compostable material, NatureFlex™ NK, has been selected by a Dutch company, Amigos International, to wrap its new range of dark, Fair Trade, organic chocolate from Ecuador - Ananda.
 
 
Gourmet Canadian Pasta Opts For Sustainable NatureFlex™ Packaging Film
November 2009
A Canadian company, Nature’s Farm™, has chosen sustainable and compostable NatureFlex™ from Innovia Films to wrap its range of gourmet pasta products.
 
 
Nuts About High Barrier NatureFlex™ Film
September 2009
Innovia Films’ high barrier compostable cellulose-based material, NatureFlex™ NK, has been chosen by an Italian producer, New Factor, to wrap its range of organic nuts and dried fruit – Mister Nut Bio.
 
 
Metallised and Compostable NatureFlex™ Label Film
September 2009
Innovia Films has expanded its range of sustainable and compostable label facestock films for pressure-sensitive labelling applications with a new offering, NatureFlex™ NML. Metallised NatureFlex™ NML is a cellulose-based film made from renewable and sustainable wood-pulp, sourced from FSC-certified suppliers. It has been fully approved for composting according to EN13432, as well as the American equivalent standard, ASTM D6400.
 
 
Dr Vie’s Nutrition Bars Wrapped in Compostable NatureFlex™ Film
September 2009
A Canadian company, Dr Vie Inc, has chosen sustainable and compostable NatureFlex™ from Innovia Films to wrap its entire range of nutritional “superfood” products.
 
 
PakFood 2009 Debut
September 2009
Innovia Films, one of the world’s leading producers of Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) and cellulose (Cellophane™) films is exhibiting for the first time at Pakfood.
 
 
Vegware Cutlery Wrapped in Compostable NatureFlex™ Film
June 2009
Innovia Films’ biodegradable and compostable material, NatureFlex™ NE30, has been chosen to flow-wrap Vegware’s natural starch cutlery sets.
 
 
Double Canadian Packaging Awards for NatureFlex™
May 2009
Innovia Films’ NatureFlex™ has once again scooped top accolades at the 2009 Packaging Association of Canada (PAC) Awards. The "Sustainable Packaging Leadership Awards" were held on April 22nd 2009 to coincide with Earth Day in Ontario, Canada. The PAC wins come on the heels of two additional sustainable packaging awards for NatureFlex™ from the Flexible Packaging Association in February 2009.
 
 
Which? Seal of Approval for NatureFlex™
May 2009
Innovia Films’ compostable cellulose-based packaging film, NatureFlex™, has been put to the test by the UK’s leading consumer body and passed with flying colours!
 
 
2009 Flexible Packaging Awards for NatureFlex™
April 2009
Winners of the 2009 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards (sponsored by the Flexible Packaging Association) were announced recently in Florida and NatureFlex™ from Innovia Films was an integral part of the entry honoured with two gold awards.
 
 
Lush Easter Eggs Wrapped in NatureFlex™ Film
March 2009
Innovia Films’ biodegradable and compostable packaging film, NatureFlex™ has been chosen by the ethical handmade cosmetics company, Lush to wrap its range of ‘Happy Easter’ gift eggs.
 
 
Peelable Transparent Reamwrap Film – Propaream™ T710P
March 2009
Innovia Films is pleased to introduce the latest addition to its Propaream™ range: a peelable transparent reamwrap film, Propaream™ T710P, designed to respond to the requirements of the Small Office Home Office (SOHO) market.
 
 
Twinings Teabags Wrapped in Compostable NatureFlex™ Film
February 2009
Innovia Films’ sustainable and compostable packaging film, NatureFlex™ has been chosen by Twinings to wrap one of its major tea products, Everyday.
 
 
QUALITY STREET® Wrappers Go Compostable With New NatureFlex™ Coloured Film
November 2008
Innovia Films’ renewable and compostable packaging film, NatureFlex™ has been chosen by Nestlé UK to wrap one of its signature confectionery brands,
QUALITY STREET.
 
 
New High Barrier NatureFlex™ NK Film Launched
November 2008
Innovia Films’ next generation of its flexible, compostable film, NatureFlex™ was officially launched today (6 November 2008) at the European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin.
 
 
Guayaki Goes For Green NatureFlex™ Packaging
October 2008

Innovia Films’ biodegradable and compostable material, NatureFlex™, is helping a Californian company, Guayaki, in its bid to achieve the ‘greenest’ packaging possible for its Yerba Mate organic tea products.

 
 
‘Snap Wrap’ Easy Open Tobacco Overwrap Films
September 2008
Innovia Films has developed a new range of easy open films for the tobacco overwrap market – ‘Snap Wrap’.
 
 
Taropak 2008 Debut
September 2008
Innovia Films, one of the world’s leading producers of Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) and cellulose (Cellophane™) films is exhibiting for the first time at Taropak, Poland’s leading packaging exhibition which will be celebrating its 35th anniversary.
 
 
Non-Perforated ‘Breathable’ BOPP Film - PropaFresh™
September 2008
Innovia Films has launched its first range of ‘breathable’ biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film - PropaFresh™ P2G & P2GAF.
 
 
lunch! with Innovia Films
August 2008
Innovia Films, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of speciality films for packaging, labels and overwrap is exhibiting at lunch!, the brand new trade show set up to tap into the £3 billion quality lunchtime ‘food to go’ market.
 
 
Mr Kipling Cake Bites Wrapped in Innovia’s Fast Flexible Film
August 2008
Innovia Films’ fast seal coated high barrier film, Propafilm™ FFX26 is being used by Manor Bakeries to wrap its newest product development – Mr Kipling Cake Bites.
 
 
Dog Biscuit Producer Barks Up The Right Tree With NatureFlex™
July 2008
Innovia Films’ biodegradable and compostable flexible material, NatureFlex™ has been chosen as part of the packaging for a new range of all natural, organic dog biscuits produced in the USA.
 
 
Gingerbread Folk Choose NatureFlex™ Packaging Film
July 2008
Innovia Films’ biodegradable, compostable and flexible packaging material, NatureFlex™ is an integral part of a packaging first for an Australian gingerbread biscuit producer.
 
 
LabelExpo Americas 2008
June 2008
Innovia Films will be showcasing its full portfolio of grades suitable for label applications at LabelExpo Americas 2008.
 
 
Flour’s Finishing NatureFlex™ Touch
June 2008
Multi award-winning Welsh artisan organic flour producer, Bacheldre Watermill, has chosen Innovia Film’s biodegradable and compostable material, NatureFlex™, to add the finishing touch to its stylish flour packaging.
 
 
DuPont and Canadian Packaging Awards Success for Innovia Films’ NatureFlex™
May 2008
Innovia Films’ leading biodegradable, compostable, flexible film – NatureFlex™ has scooped prizes at two major packaging awards held recently.  First, was the prestigious 20th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation. The annual DuPont Awards is the industry’s longest running, independently judged global awards honouring packaging materials, processes, technology and service innovations.
 
 
Superfoods Snacks Packaged in Sustainable NatureFlex™
April 2008
Innovia Films’ biodegradable packaging material, NatureFlex™, is helping a raw snack food company – Superfood Snacks - to fulfill its ideal for natural eco-friendly sustainable bags to package their first product, Chocolate Goji Treats. They are a synergistically balanced fusion of some of the world’s most   nutritious ancient superfoods and speciality ingredients, including Goji berries, Raw Cacao, Maca Root and sundried Vanilla Bean.
 
 
Jordans Muesli Bag Uses NatureFlex™ Film
April 2008
Innovia Films’ biodegradable, compostable NatureFlex™ film is being used as part of the packaging for a leading British cereal producer’s organic range.
 
 
NatureFlex™ NVR Launches at Interpack 2008
April 2008
At Bioplastics in Packaging - Interpack 2008, Innovia Films will be launching a new grade of NatureFlex™ film, NVR. NatureFlex™ is one of the market leading biodegradable and compostable flexible films for packaging and labels.
 
 
Askinosie Chocolate Chooses NatureFlex™
April 2008
Innovia Films’ biodegradable packaging material NatureFlex™ is being used by the American company, Askinosie Chocolate, as the inner wrap for its range of small-batch produced premium chocolate.
 
 
Take a Fresh Look at NatureFlex™
March 2008
Innovia Films will be showcasing its full range of NatureFlex™, one of the market leading biodegradable and compostable flexible packaging materials, at Bioplastics in Packaging – Interpack 2008.
 
 
Easy Open Performance Film – Propaream™ T710EO
March 2008
Innovia Films is pleased to introduce the latest addition to its Propaream™ portfolio: an Easy Open packaging film, Propaream™ T710EO, designed to address the need for increased consumer convenience in the fast moving cut-size paper market.
 
 
CarbonZero NatureFlex™
January 2008
Innovia Films has achieved CarbonZero status on its full range of NatureFlex™ coated biodegradable and compostable packaging films through the implementation of carbon-reduction schemes.
 
 
 
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