Food Packaging
High-Performance Films for a Wide Range of Food Applications
Futamura is a global leader in cellulose-based packaging solutions, offering renewable films designed to meet the evolving needs of the food industry.
Whether you’re packaging confectionery, dairy, dried foods, or fresh produce products, our films provide a functional alternative to conventional plastics without compromising shelf life or performance.
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Tailored Food Packaging Applications
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Confectionery
Application Challenges
Confectionery comes in all shapes and sizes, from sugar candies to artisanal chocolates, each requiring a tailored packaging solution. High-speed wrapping lines demand anti-static films with tight deadfold, while display formats call for high-gloss, protective overwraps. Compostable films that don’t compromise on machinability or visual appeal are increasingly essential.
Why Use NatureFlex™ for confectionery?
• Excellent natural deadfold for twist-wrap applications
• Controlled slip and anti-static – ideal for high-speed machinery
• Superb barrier to moisture, gases, aromas, and mineral oils
• Transparent, metallised, and coloured options for brand appeal
• Printable and suitable for laminating with other bio-materials
• Strong seals and dimensional/mechanical stability
• Certified compostable (home and industrial)
• Wide range of moisture barrier options to suit product type
Pack Options
• Twist wrap
• Pouches
• Flow-wrap
• Box overwrap
• Laminated bags
Chocolate
Application Challenges
Chocolate is a sensitive premium product that demands superior protection. NatureFlex™ films offer excellent deadfold properties for twist formats, alongside high barrier performance against moisture, oxygen, aroma, oils, and grease.
Peelable and easy-open seals can be incorporated, making the film ideal for premium and artisanal chocolate products that require shelf stability, food safety, and high-end appeal.
Why Use NatureFlex™ for Chocolate?
• Excellent dead-fold and mechanical stability
• High barrier to moisture, oxygen, aroma, and mineral oils
• Resistance to oils and grease
• Controlled slip and anti-static for optimal machine performance
• Peelable and easy-open seals available
• Superior gloss and print performance
• Custom colours for shelf appeal
• Certified compostable
Pack Options
• Twistwrap
• Overwrap
• Flow-wrap
• Pouches
• Laminated bags
Condiments
Condiment sachets are typically small, food-contaminated packs that are general considered difficult to recycle.
Cellulose-based films have long been used for their easy-tear functionality, enabling consumers to open sachets without scissors.
Today, NatureFlex™ brings that same convenience into a compostable structure, offering brands a fresh end-of-life solution for an application that’s notoriously hard to recover through traditional recycling streams.
Why Use NatureFlex™ for Condiments?
• Easy-tear without additional tools
• Strong aroma and grease barrier
• Compostable – ideal for packs contaminated with food waste
• Compatible with bio-lamination
• Maintains seal integrity and product freshness
Pack Options
• Tear-to-open sachets
• Sachet laminates
• Small pouches
Snacks & Cereal Bars
Application Challenges
Maintaining crunch, aroma, and visual appeal is vital for snacks and cereal bars, which makes shelf life and seal strength top priorities. NatureFlex™ films offer the high barrier protection needed to block out moisture, oxygen, light, and aroma while supporting single-serve or multipack formats.
These printable films support a wide range of branding opportunities and are suitable for biolamination – making them just as flexible for packaging lines as they are for brand strategies.
Why Use NatureFlex™ for Snacks & Cereal Bars?
- High barrier to oxygen, aroma, and water vapour
- Maintains crispness and flavour
- Suitable for biolamination
- Peelable and easy-open sealing options
- Compostable and visually appealing
Pack Options
- Single-serve flow-wrap
- Multipacks
- Stand-up pouches
- Sachets
Dried Foods
Application Challenges
Dried fruits, legumes, nuts, and grains demand barrier packaging that prevents moisture ingress and spoilage. NatureFlex™ films offer robust protection against water vapour, gases, mineral oils, and aromas – extending shelf life and preserving integrity. Whether used as single web or laminated formats, these films are ideal for everything from commodities to premium health foods, supporting a circular economy without compromising on performance.
Why Use NatureFlex™ for Dried Foods?
- Excellent barrier to moisture, gases, aroma, and oils
- Light, stable, and durable
- Anti-static for enhanced machine performance
- Printable and suitable for multi-layer constructions
- Compostable and renewable
Pack Options
- Bags
- Sachets
- Flow-wrap
- Pouches
- Box overwrap
Fresh Produce
Application Challenges
Fresh produce continues to respire after harvesting, requiring packaging that actively regulates moisture and oxygen to prevent condensation and microbial growth. NatureFlex™ and Cellophane™ films offer controlled permeability tailored to each type of produce. With heat sealability, printability, and compatibility with standard machinery, these films meet technical and aesthetic needs while supporting compostable disposal – making them a smart fit for both growers and premium organic brands.
Why Use NatureFlex™ for Fresh Produce?
- Moisture-permeable options tailored to produce type
- Reduces condensation and microbial growth
- Compatible with perforation for enhanced airflow
- Compostable for reduced store waste
- Endorsed by major retailers for shelf-life extension
Pack Options
- Vertical & horizontal form-fill
- Stand-up pouches
- Perforated overwrap
- Custom sealable films
Smoked Meats & Cheeses
Application Challenges
Smoked meats and artisanal cheeses pose multiple challenges—from grease resistance to aroma retention and moisture control. NatureFlex™ films offer a compostable solution with strong barrier performance, controlled permeability for smoking, and shrink-tightening for cooked products. Colour customisation adds shelf impact, making the film ideal for brand-led formats in a competitive, flavour-focused market.
Why Use NatureFlex™ for Smoked Meats & Cheeses?
- Excellent grease and aroma barriers
- Controlled permeability for smoking processes
- Shrink-tightening post-cook
- Custom colours for brand alignment
- Compostable, high-performance film
Pack Options
- Shrink wrap
- Flow-wrap
- Bio-laminates
- Vacuum-sealed formats
Yeast Products
Application Challenges
Yeast-based products demand breathable films that allow moisture regulation while offering microbiological protection. NatureFlex™ provides controlled permeability without requiring perforation, preserving product quality while maintaining hygiene.
Low-pressure heat sealability prevents damage to delicate products, making it ideal for both raw and baked yeast product formats.
Why Use NatureFlex™ for Yeast Products?
- Controlled moisture permeability
- Heat sealable with minimal pressure
- Microbial protection
- High durability
- Compostable and food-safe
Pack Options
- Flow-wrap
- Sachets
- Custom perforation-free packs
Baked Goods
Application Challenges
From fresh crusty loaves to ready-to-bake pastries, baked goods need packaging that maintains softness or crispness while extending shelf life. NatureFlex™ films allow humidity control and oxygen barrier performance without relying on artificial preservatives. Their enhanced gloss and transparency support on-shelf appeal, and moisture barrier options can be tailored to specific product types. The wide heat seal range makes them perfect for windowed packs and laminated boards.
Why Use NatureFlex™ for Baked Goods?
- Customisable moisture barrier to suit the product
- Enhanced transparency and gloss
- Seals over a wide temperature range
- Mineral oil barrier
- Suitable for windows and laminates
Pack Options
- Flow-wrap
- Window bags
- Pouches
- Lamination to board
Dairy
Application Challenges
Dairy packaging must account for aroma retention, spoilage prevention, and compatibility with different product formats – from soft cheeses to butter and sliced packs. NatureFlex™ films offer UV and oxygen barriers, grease resistance, and seal integrity – plus they’re compostable and compatible with biomaterials and paper. With tailored grades for everything from portion control to foil replacement, these films help preserve flavour, texture, and sustainability credentials.
Why Use NatureFlex™ for Dairy?
- Variety of barrier performance levels for tailored protection
- UV light and aroma protection
- Compostable and bio-compatible
- Printable, with strong sealing for packs and laminates
- High protection against spoilage and weight loss
Pack Options
- Flow-wrap
- Pouches
- Laminates
- Foil alternatives
Customisable & Brand-Enhancing
NatureFlex™ and Cellophane™ are not just renewable and compostable – they’re also fully customisable. Whether you need transparent, printed, or laminated finishes, our films elevate your shelf appeal while delivering exceptional performance.
Trusted Globally by Food Brands
Backed by decades of technical expertise and global supply capabilities, Futamura supports food brands, retailers and their packers with a reliable, innovative, and environmentally responsible film portfolio.
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