Food & Beverage

Kaolin-based mineral solutions deliver superior performance for food and beverage packaging, enhancing barrier protection, including grease and oil resistance, and reducing gas permeation. KaMin products are used in both plastic and fiber-based packaging to help ensure product freshness and meet consumer demand for high-quality, sustainable packaging options.

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Enhancing freshness and preserving quality in food and beverage packaging

KaMin’s kaolin-based products provide vital enhancements like moisture resistance, reduction of gas permeability, grease protection, and recyclability in food and beverage packaging. With a deep understanding of the unique requirements to produce and deliver functional packaging, KaMin engineers its products to meet diverse needs– from fast-food containers and beverage cartons to frozen food and dry goods packaging. Our solutions improve durability, shelf-life extension, and packaging integrity across a wide range of packaging applications.

Grease & Odor-Resistant Packaging

KaMin products provide essential grease and odor resistance for packaging applications, ensuring that oils and gases don’t permeate or compromise packaging integrity. Oxygen can't get in and odors can't get out. Ideal for fast food packaging, snack bags, clam shells, and take out containers, our solutions help deliver a clean, effective barrier that keeps food fresh and packaging reliable.

Enhanced Coatings for Vibrant Printing & Longer Shelf Life

Mineral additives in coatings are integral to packaged food containers, providing vibrant print surfaces on the outside and protective, non-reactive linings on the inside. These coatings are essential to ensure products like frozen meals, liquid containers, and dry foods stay fresh, maintain taste, and visually stand out on shelves.

Heat Resistance & Visual Appeal

For hot and cold beverage packaging, KaMin products provide heat resistance and a smooth finish ideal for printing, while also extending more expensive ingredients used in the package. Used in cup stock, juice cartons, and other liquid packaging, our solutions enhance the durability of the packaging and improve its ability to withstand moisture.

Strong Adhesives & Moisture Resistance

KaMin's mineral solutions are critical in adhesives and sealants that secure food container lids and closures. Our products offer strong bonding and stability under varying temperatures, ensuring that food stays sealed, fresh, and protected throughout its journey to the consumer. KaMin solutions provide optimal glue setting times and green strength while maintaining the final bonding strength and optimizing speed on the packaging line.

Eco-Friendly Packaging Design & Recyclability

KaMin's mineral solutions support the development of recyclable and eco-friendly packaging, enabling brands to reduce their environmental footprint. Listed by the EPA as a green circle product on the Safer Chemical Ingredients List, our kaolin solutions improve the recyclability of fiber-based and coated packaging materials, allowing for easier recovery and reuse. We replace or reduce PFAS and wax in coating applications to meet sustainability and regulatory requirements.

Delivering Smarter Packaging Solutions for an Evolving Industry

As consumer expectations and sustainability goals continue to evolve, KaMin remains at the forefront of innovation in food and beverage packaging. With a commitment to performance and environmental responsibility, KaMin’s mineral solutions enhance packaging durability, optimize barrier protection, and support the transition to recyclable, PFAS-free materials. Whether improving shelf stability, enabling high-quality printing, or advancing eco-friendly alternatives, KaMin provides the expertise and solutions that help brands meet today’s challenges in food and beverage packaging.

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