Food packaging made from extruded polypropylene (XPP)

The innovative alternative to extruded polystyrene (XPS)
Extruded polypropylene (XPP) food packaging is an innovative alternative to extruded polystyrene (XPS) for catering operators.
XPP products were not banned by the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive issued in 2019, which will enter into force in July 2021.

The EU Single-Use Plastics Directive issued in 2019 banned EPS (expanded polystyrene) food and beverage containers.

Why you should consider food packaging from XPP:

• The containers can be used in the microwave
• This material is water resistant
• This material is not damaged by the action of food ingredients (such as acids, alkalis and hot oils)
• This material has exceptional thermal insulation properties
• It is very durable and maintains its shape when subjected to mechanical changes
• It is a light material (compared to sugar cane fiber or cardboard)

Main benefits

• It can be used in the microwave oven
• You can reheat your food in an XPP container.
• XPP has a high melting point, which means it is an ideal material for food containers that need to be filled with hot food or exposed to high temperatures.

Insulation

XPP containers keep the temperature of food constant for a longer period.

Food containers made of XPP maintain the freshness of food and its temperature (cold/hot) thanks to its thermal insulation properties. This prevents condensation occurring throughout the distribution network.

Waterproof

XPP containers do not soften or leak.

XPP food containers do not retain moisture (non-hygroscopic) and are insoluble.

Hygienic and safe

Your food is hygienically safe in XPP containers.

XPP containers are non-toxic and also hygienic as fungi and bacteria cannot grow on them.

Low weight

XPP containers are lightweight and easy to transport.

XPP food containers add very little weight to the package because they are made of PP and air. Thus, XPP is one of the lightest packaging materials (compared to sugarcane fiber or cardboard, for example).

Impact resistant

Your food is protected by XPP containers.

XPP packaging guarantees the protection of the products placed in it thanks to the superior shock absorption of XPP, whose cellular matrix ensures exceptional impact resistance.