BOULDER,
COLO.—Eco-Products announced a
groundbreaking new line of molded fiber plates and containers. Vanguard, made
from sugarcane, microwave friendly, and effective in both hot and cold
applications, is also water and grease resistant. It has been designed to meet
the requirements of the Biodegradable Product Institute for compostability
certification that will go into effect on January 1, 2020.
“Our goal has always been to provide a breadth of options for foodservice
operators looking for environmentally preferable packaging,” said Sarah
Martinez, Director of Marketing for Eco-Products. “The Vanguard line of
products is another proud addition to our offering.”
The Vanguard line uses proprietary alternative compounds to achieve
grease-resistance performance. Creating the Vanguard line required more than a
year of testing, Martinez said. Eco-Products has patents pending on the new
formula.
The initial line, available in a limited release, includes a 10-inch round
plate, a three-compartment 10-inch plate, a 9-inch single-compartment clamshell
and a three-compartment 9-inch clamshell. A select group of customers is
currently testing the initial run. More products will be added soon, including
bowls and other sizes of plates and clamshells.
“This is one more way we’re able to deliver benefits to our partners that are
unavailable anywhere else,” Martinez said. “We’re thrilled to offer our
customers another choice in foodservice packaging, and we expect this
innovative new line to be very popular and in high demand.”
