VerdaFresh provides water‑based oxygen barrier coatings that can be applied to standard flexible film substrates (PET, BOPP, PE, HD‑BOPE) using existing gravure or flexo lines. The coatings achieve OTR below 0.5 g/100 in²·day (ultra‑high variants under 0.1) while enabling >98 % mono‑material recyclability, eliminating non‑recyclable multilayer layers. The solution is APR‑ and BPA‑free, meets food‑contact regulations, and can be customized for specific shelf‑life requirements.
Funding
$2.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Food manufacturers rely on flexible packaging that often incorporates non‑recyclable barrier layers such as EVOH or metallized films. These multilayer structures hinder circular‑economy goals and increase waste, while insufficient oxygen barriers limit product shelf life and quality. The industry therefore needs a recyclable barrier solution that delivers high oxygen performance without compromising processability.
Solution
VerdaFresh supplies water‑based functional barrier coatings that can be applied directly to common flexible substrates—including PET, BOPP, PE, and HD‑BOPE—to create high‑performance oxygen barriers. The coatings form a dense, uniform layer that reduces oxygen transmission rates to below 0.5 g/100 in²·day (high barrier) and under 0.1 g/100 in²·day for ultra‑high barrier grades. Because the coating is water‑based, APR‑ and BPA‑free, and compatible with standard gravure or flexo applicators, it integrates into existing film‑coating lines without major equipment changes. The resulting mono‑material film structures achieve >98 % recyclability, enabling food packagers to extend shelf life while meeting sustainability targets. VerdaFresh also provides technical data sheets and support for layer customization, ensuring the barrier can be tuned for specific product requirements.
Target Audience
Primary customers are flexible‑film converters and food‑packaging brands that require high‑oxygen barrier performance for snack bars, bakery mixes, and other oxygen‑sensitive products while pursuing recyclable packaging solutions.
Features
- High oxygen barrier coating delivering OTR < 0.5 g/100 in²·day; ultra‑high variant achieving OTR < 0.1 g/100 in²·day
- Water‑based formulation that is APR‑compliant, BPA‑free, and meets major global food‑contact regulations
- Compatibility with PET, BOPP, PE, HD‑BOPE and other flexible substrates; can be applied via gravure or flexo printing lines
- Enables >98 % mono‑material recyclable film structures, eliminating the need for non‑recyclable EVOH or metallized layers
- Maintains film transparency for branding, with excellent adhesion to downstream printing and lamination processes
- Provides durability against flex cracking and pinhole formation, suitable for thin‑gauge applications
- Offers layer‑customization options for standalone barrier films or integration into multilayer constructions