ProAmpac pioneers recyclable PE-based film for microwavable packaging

This pioneering polyethylene-based film fulfills the market need for a recyclable packaging option that withstands the demands of a microwave heating environment.

ProActive Recyclable R-2000S is a patent-pending polyethylene-based film designed to run on high-speed form/fill/seal equipment and is pre-qualified for store drop-off recycling.

“ProActive Recyclable R-2000S is the latest iteration of ProAmpac’s hallmark high-performance, recyclable film series, filling the market gap in microwavable recyclable packaging for non-fat vegetables,” stated Adam Grose, chief commercial officer for ProAmpac.

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Adam Grose added that the company has already launched R-2000F frozen food packaging, R-2000D dry food packaging, and QuadFlex Recyclable for human and pet food applications.

ProAmpac is focused on being the leading provider of more sustainable packaging innovations to the frozen food market.  By providing recyclable alternatives, ProAmpac is ensuring frozen food brands can meet the growing demand for greener packaging without compromising machine performance, print quality, or customer convenience.

In addition, ProActive Recyclable R-2000S provides optimal ink protection and good stiffness for enhanced freezer case presence in both gusseted and non-gusseted formats.

“Engineered for performance in cold chain storage, the polyethylene-based R-2000S withstands microwave conditions by providing superior seal integrity as well as thermal and dimensional stability for non-fat vegetables,” explained Hesam Tabatabaei, vice president of global product development and innovation for ProAmpac.